Plantago ovata is a medicinal plant native to western asia and southern asia. Aqueous extracts of husks of plantago ovata reduce hyperglycaemia in type 1 and type 2 diabetes by inhibition of intestinal glucose absorption. Stewart pyne gould guinness ltd, po box 3100, christchurch abstract plantago lanceolata l. Plants profile for plantago lanceolata narrowleaf plantain.
The leaves contain mucilage, tannin and silic acid. Plantago ovata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Asian plantain plantago asiatica essential oils suppress 3hydroxy3methylglutarylcoenzyme a reductase expression in vitro and in vivo and show hypocholesterolaemic properties in mice mi ja chung, kuen woo park, kyoung heon kim, cheongtae kim and jun pill baek et al. Aug 08, 2017 media in category plantago ovata the following 37 files are in this category, out of 37 total. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Isabgol cultivation information guide agri farming. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by wind, flies, beetles. It consists of a small rosette of basal leaves, from which one or more flowering spikes develop. Plantago ovata may be useful for colon cancer because it stimulates peristalsis madgulkar et al. This plant is commonly used as a medicinal herb in the treatment of a number of diseases related to the skin, respiratory organs, digestive organs, reproduction, circulation, cancer prevention, infectious diseases, for pain relief, for. It grows well in cool and dry weather with irregular rainfall. Plantain is originally native to europe and temperate parts of asia.
Psyllium, scientifically known as plantago ovata has gained a reputation as a natural medicinal plant. The procedure of seeds swelling was proposed, trace elements and physical properties of seeds were determined. Pdf commercially important properties of plants of the genus. The flower spikes are either cylindrical or reduced to a globular head. Psyllium husk isabgol plantago ovata benefits, uses. Plantain is windpollinated, facilitating its growth where there are no bees and few other plantain plants. Psyllium plantago ovata is a soluble fibre obtained from the plant genus plantago.
The plant can be found growing wild in the southwestern united states, where it is an introduced species. The plant has now become naturalized in all temperate. Psyllium is widely used as a fiber supplement for the treatment of constipation. The primary efficacy outcome was maintenance of remission for 12 months. Herbaceous perennial native to europe and naturalized worldwide.
Culture of plantago species as bioactive components resources. The species of plantago ovata, plantago psyllium, and plantago indica are used as traditional medicines that are expectorant, antitussive, antibacterial, diuretic, and are useful in treating rheumatism and gout pains, bronchitis, and swollen glands18,19. In a study of 10 healthy volunteers examining the effects of a 3 g mixture of p. Plantaginaceae is a winter annual that primarily inhabits desert regions of the northern hemisphere between the twentysixth and thirtysixth latitudes. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Plantain herb uses and health benefits the herbal resource. Plantago ovata, known by many common names including blond plantain, desert indianwheat, blond psyllium, and ispaghul, is a medicinal plant native to western and southern asia. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966 symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi. Isabgol is a shortstemmed medicinal annual herb that grows up to a height of 35 to 40 cm. Plantago ovata is a medicinal plant of plantain, plantaginaceae, family used to treat intestinal disorders and stomach diseases. This herb is native to north africa, asia, and the mediterranean region. Variegated plantain plantago major variegata herb seeds. It is cultivated worldwide due to its medicinal importance. Plantain pollen, produced in large amounts up to 20,000 pollen grains per 1 stamen of p. There are two species of plantain commonly found growing in lawns and along roadways, plantago major and plantago lanceolata. Plantaginaceae plantain family medicinal use of ribwort plantain.
Sep 06, 2015 plantain seed or flower tea can be used as a home remedy for constipation psyllium fiber is made from the seeds of plantain ovata. The only weed that ribwort is likely to be confused with is broadleaved plantain yet there is a very distinct difference in leaf size and shape. The seed husk of this plant is commonly called psyllium or isabgol in hindi, which is a very effective laxative. Ribwort plantain is a safe and effective treatment for bleeding, it quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue. Plantago major, also known as broadleaf plantain or greater plantain, is one of the most abundant and widespread medicinal crops in the world. Plantago ovata, biogeography, hybridization, desert disjunct. Plantain is a perennial weed with almost worldwide distribution. Plantain pollen is considered by some allergists to be a significant problem, particularly in the eastern coastal states, the northwest, and california. The herb tea is helpful for sore throat, dry cough and stomach irritation. Most varieties are 310 metres 1033 feet tall and have a conical false trunk formed by the leaf sheaths of long spirally arranged leaves. To examine the antioxidant properties of methanol extracts of selected plantago species p. Request pdf astma related to inhalation of plantago ovata psyllium is the seed of the plant plantago ovata, which is widely used in nonprescription laxatives. Committee on herbal medicinal products hmpc community herbal monograph on.
The species has two main geographic areas of distribution. The seed and the outer covering of the seed are used to make drug. The leaves are ovate and either glabrous or shaggy hairy. India is the largest producer of psyllium, which has been used since ancient times as a traditional herbal medicine in ayurvedic and. It is also known by several common names such as english plantain, narrow leaf plantain, buckhorn plantain, ribleaf and lambs tongue. Plantago ovata husk is a viscous watersoluble fiber obtained by milling the seed of. As a food, young leaves may be incorporated in salads or as a potherb. The leaf is highly palatable to grazing animals, providing a mineral rich forage. Plantago seed, psyllium seed or plantain seed which. Psyllium seed, the primary ingredient in metamucil, is a form of plantain seed, usually sourced from the plantago ovata or plantago psyllium species. Selfseeds easily, remove flowers in selfseeding is not desired. The plantain plant is a gigantic herb that springs from an underground stem, or rhizome.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics, grinding, and possibility of whole seeds of plantago psyllium pp and plantago ovata po application as an alternative to hydrocolloid for gluten. After 12 months, treatment failure rate was 40% 14 of 35 patients in the plantago ovata seed group, 35% of 37 in the mesalamine group, and 30% nine of 30 in the plantago ovata plus mesalamine. Worldwide, there are approximately 200 species of these mainly weedy and sometimes invasive annual, biennial, and perennial plants in the genus plantago. Nontargeted metabolite profiling and scavenging activity. Miraftab, in medical and healthcare textiles, 2010. Plantain can also combat inflammation and prevent infection in cases of diverticulitis and other inflammatory digestive disorders. It is a common source of psyllium seed husks, a material used as dietary fiber. The plants database includes the following 35 species of plantago. It is a common source of psyllium, a type of dietary fiber. Plantain plantago lanceolata a potential pasture species a. Jul 15, 2016 psyllium seed husks are portions of the seeds of the plant isabgol plantago ovata. Astma related to inhalation of plantago ovata request pdf. Isabgol plantago ovate forsk is mainly grown for its seeds.
These physiological benefits are thought to be due to its composition. The plant can be found growing wild in the southwestern united state where it is native. Descriptionit grows from a very short rhizome, which bears below a great number of long, straight, yellowish roots, and above, a large, radial rosette of leaves and a few iong, slender, denselyflowered spikes. Plantago ovata desert indianwheat plantago pachyphylla maui plantain plantago patagonica woolly plantain plantago princeps ale plantago pusilla dwarf plantain. Plantago ovata seed extract is an extract of the seeds of the plantain, plantago ovata. Plantain is truly an adaptable and widespread plant. Geater or common plantain, broadleaf plantain, rippleseed plantain, wagbread, white mans foot, plantain majeur french, groblad swedish, wegerich german, grisura icelandic, piharatamo finnish. Plantain plantago lanceolata a potential pasture species. Plantago ovata is the cultivated and economically important species in the monotypic genus plantago. Variegated plantain plantago major variegata the cream and green marbled leaves form a basal rosette of oval leaves.
According to calflora plantago ovate is native to california. Media in category plantago ovata the following 37 files are in this category, out of 37 total. The basal leaves are up to 6 long and 3 across, although they are more typically about onehalf this size. This plant is a perennial, reproducing only by seed. It is a shortlived plant and stays alive for days.
The family includes three types of plantago psyllium. The common broadleaved plantain is a very familiar perennial weed, and may be found anywhere by roadsides and in meadowland. The leaves are ovate, blunt, abruptly contracted at. Vernacular names edit wikidata plantago ovata english. Roasted fish, chicken or meat kebab are sometimes served. India is top producer of these seeds and isabgol husk. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. The english plantain plantago lanceolata sheds the most pollen and is most allergenic of the plantains.
Monograph plantago ovata psyllium plantago ovata psyllium description although true psyllium comes from the plant plantago psyllium, the husk and seed of plantago ovata plantaginaceae is commonly referred to as psyllium. Ishagola, isabghul, spogel seed, ispaghal, psyllium seed, flea seed, plantain seed, isabgol and ishabgul spogel seed. Psyllium seed husks are portions of the seeds of the plant isabgol plantago ovata. Dwarf plantain plantago virginica plantain family plantaginaceae description.
Of the 105 patients, 102 were included in the final analysis. Randomized clinical trial of plantago ovata seeds dietary. Psyllium is the common name used for several members of the plant genus plantago and plantago ovata, psyllium husk and ispaghula husk are other generic name for this imperative plant. Community herbal monograph on plantago ovata forssk. In vitro cytotoxic, antiviral and immunomodulatory effects. Hannan jm, ali l, khaleque j, akhter m, flatt pr, abdelwahab yh. Psyllium plantago ovata forsk is an annual, herbaceous, medicinal plant belonging to the plantaginaceae family and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of the world, such as india, iran, egypt, china, korea, japan, etc. This mound of variegated plantain leaves is great just to marvel at. Psyllium seed husks are indigestible and are a source of soluble fiber. The fruit, which is green to brownyellow, is typically larger than the common banana and is borne in bunches.
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