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