Plantago is a genus of about 200 species of small, inconspicuous plants commonly called plantains or fleaworts. Miraftab, in medical and healthcare textiles, 2010. Ishagola, isabghul, spogel seed, ispaghal, psyllium seed, flea seed, plantain seed, isabgol and ishabgul spogel seed. There is a growing trend in the use of medicinal plant because of their medical effectiveness, low toxicity and the many natural anticancer agents derived from these plants ozaslan et al. Various correspondence for medicinal properties have been attributed to. Antioxidant and antitumor of plantago major and cyamopsis. Ispaghula husk has a long history of medicinal use throughout the world, including in traditional medicine.
Isabgol cultivation information guide agri farming. Based on article 10a of directive 200183ec as amended well established use. Plantago major, guar beans, flavonoids, phenolic compounds antioxidant activity, antileukemia. Psyllium husk isabgol plantago ovata benefits, uses. Committee on herbal medicinal products hmpc assessment report on plantago ovata forskk. Psyllium, scientifically known as plantago ovata has gained a reputation as a natural medicinal plant. Plantago ovata a natural source of laxative medicine. It is introduced to the nordic countries parallel to the.
Plantain is wellknown among herbalists as one of the best, most readilyavailable herbs for first aid. Characterization of psyllium plantago ovata polysaccharide and its use. Psyllium, scientifically known as plantago ovata has gained a reputation as a natural. Plantago ovata plantago psyllium ispaghula isaphgol. Nontargeted metabolite profiling and scavenging activity. Seed and husk of plantago ovata are traditionally used as fiber supplements for the treatment of constipation and some other gastrointestinal disorders. The common name plantain is shared with the unrelated cooking. The greek pedanius dioscorides 40 bc90bc recommended plantain for wound healing, dog bites and burns, and pliny the roman 23 a. These are harvested and used traditionally in medicine and, more recently, in modern health applications. The edible and medicinal uses of plantains plantago species ribwort, ratstail, buckshorn, sea plantain, hoary plantain, p. Psyllium has been in use as a medicinal agent since ancient times throughout the world. Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the plantago ovata plants seeds. The plants database includes the following 35 species of plantago. Antiulcer and hepatoprotective effects of aqueous extract.
Psyllium plant scientifically known as plantago ovata has gained importance as a traditional medicine throughout the world due to its best medicinal properties. It is cultivated worldwide due to its medicinal importance. Phytoconstituents of plantago ovata psyllium husk contains a high proportion of. Plantago ovata is a medicinal plant of plantain, plantaginaceae, family used to treat intestinal disorders. The world health organization has approved the use of plantago as laxative agent. Rao and deepa warrier department of pharmaceutics, aissms college of.
Plantaginaceae plantain family medicinal use of blond psyllium. Psyllium plantago ovata is a soluble fibre obtained from the plant genus plantago. Pdf plantago ovata a natural source of laxative medicine. 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. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Characterization of psyllium plantago ovata polysaccharide and. Psyllium is a soluble fiber derived from the seeds of plantago ovata, an herb mainly grown in india.
It may be used instead of comfrey in treating bruises and broken bones. It has been used in traditional medicine in th e usa, europe, india, and china. It has shown antiasthma and antidyspnea therapeutic effects. Common plantain quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue. Plants profile for plantago ovata desert indianwheat.
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. Its used as a dietary supplement and is usually found in the form of husk, granules. Characterization of psyllium plantago ovata polysaccharide and its uses ashwini r. Plantain health benefits and uses as a medicinal herb. Introduction cancer is the leading cause of death in the developing and. Ribwort plantain is a safe and effective treatment for bleeding, it quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue. Learn more about great plantain uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain great plantain. List item final assessment report on plantago ovata forssk. The leaves are ovate and either glabrous or shaggy hairy. It is a shortlived plant and stays alive for days.
The plantago is one of the genera in family plantaginaceae, a large genus of herbs or subherbs distributed mostly in the temperate region and a few in the tropics. Being used as a panacea medicinal for everything in some cultures. Plantain herb has a long history of use as an alternative medicine dating back to ancient times. Ispaghula husk is also known as plantago ovata, i spagol and psyllium. Pdf phytochemistry and pharmacology of plantago ovata. When these measures are not successful, it may become necessary to use. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Plantago ovata is a medicinal plant of plantain, plantaginaceae, family used to treat intestinal disorders and stomach diseases. Monograph plantago ovata psyllium plantago ovata psyllium description although true psyllium comes from the plant plantago psyllium, the husk and seed of plantago ovata. It grows well in cool and dry weather with irregular rainfall. This herb is native to north africa, asia, and the mediterranean region. It is in flower from april to august, and the seeds ripen from. Read on to learn more about psyllium indianwheat plants. Plantain was known to some of the ancient greek and roman physicians. Uses of psyllium in traditional medicine include use as emollient, demulcent, and diuretic. Plantago ovata pdf plantago ovata psyllium husk for 3 wk while six normal and four ileostomy subjects me ceived. Cunningham plantago ovata, known by many common names including blond plantain, 1 desert indianwheat, 2 blond psyllium, 3 and. The use of ispaghula husk and seed and other kinds of plantago in traditional medicine is similar to the use of linseed, but such traditional use is. Continuing the high standards set by the widely acclaimed first and second volumes of medicinal plants of the world. Ethnobotanic and medicinal importance 3 shelter belts and other ethnobotanic purpose in medium term. The greek pedanius dioscorides 40 bc90bc recommended plantain for wound healing, dog bites and burns, and.
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