Plantago asiatica
| Plantago asiatica | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Plantago |
| Species: | Plantago asiatica |
| Binomial name | |
| Plantago asiatica L. | |
Plantago asiatica, is a self-fertile,[1] perennial flowering plant[2] of genus Plantago.[3][4] It is in flower from July to August.[5] The plant is native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, etc.). It grows really well in disturbed areas like roadsides or even dirt roads.[6]
Common Name: Chinese plantain, obako, arnoglossa
Medicinal use
This plant was traditionally used in Asian pharmacopoeia for the treatment of liver disease.[7] It has also been used to treat stomach troubles and inflammation of the bladder and urinary tract. Its seeds have a mild laxative effect.[8]
Culinary use
The leaves of the plant are used in many Japanese dishes, especially soups.[9]
References
- ↑ http://naturallineus.com/herbs/plantago-asiatica
- ↑ http://www.herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Plantago-Asiatica-Cid3525
- ↑ "Plantago subg. Plantago". Retrieved November 23, 2006.
- ↑ "Taxonomic subtree rooted by TaxID 197796 (Plantago asiatica)". Retrieved November 23, 2006.
- ↑ http://naturallineus.com/herbs/plantago-asiatica
- ↑ http://herbalogic.net/the-barefoot-herbalogist-plantago-asiatica/
- ↑ http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/meeting_abstract/26/1_MeetingAbstracts/692.16
- ↑ Willcox, Bradley and Willcox, Graig. The Okinawa Diet Plan
- ↑ Willcox, Bradley and Willcox, Graig. The Okinawa Diet Plan
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