You can use plantain for coughs in the form of syrups, tinctures and decoctions, and a mixture is also prepared from it. This plant is a part of many pharmacy medicinal mixtures, its juice and seeds are used to treat the most difficult respiratory diseases. The main value of the remedy is that it has an expectorant effect. The patient's condition may improve after a couple of days of regular use of drugs based on plantain for coughing.
Components useful for treatment
The plant contains biologically active components, the use of which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the respiratory system. The plantain contains substances that can fight bacterial and viral infections, disinfect mucous membranes, heal microdamages on them and stimulate the immune system. Plantain is also effective for cough suppressants due to its analgesic properties. Such an effect on the body is provided by the constituents of the herb:
- tannins;
- carotenoids;
- polysaccharides;
- vitamin C;
- organic acids (ferulic, vanillic, chlorogenic, fumaric and others);
- glycosides;
- alkaloids;
- choline;
- phenol carboxylic acids;
- flavonoids;
- vitamins B4 and K.
All of these components are involved in the healing process. They contribute to the rapid dilution of sputum and stimulate its active excretion from the respiratory tract. Also, the plant prevents the appearance of allergies, prevents the development of tumors and increases immunity.
What types of cough does plantain cure?
It is possible to use plantain juice, decoctions or infusions for diseases of the bronchi, lungs, upper and lower respiratory tract. In the composition of the leaves, through laboratory studies, biologically active substances were found that fight staphylococci. This means that the plant is great for treating a cough that accompanies a sore throat. Also, with the help of the tool, you can alleviate the condition with such serious diseases:
- bronchial asthma;
- whooping cough;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- pleurisy;
- pneumonia.
In no case should you use plantain and the products prepared on its basis as a substitute for drug therapy. For any diseases of the respiratory tract, alternative methods can be used only as an addition to the main treatment regimen prescribed by a doctor.
To eliminate a cough, you need to get rid of the disease that provoked its appearance.
Cough remedies
There are many recipes for the preparation of alcoholic and water infusions, medicinal decoctions, mixtures and medicinal drinks. The funds stimulate coughing and are effective in both dry and wet spasm of the respiratory tract. You can choose the most effective treatment for yourself from the following options:
- Medicinal infusion. Take 1 tablespoon of dried plant leaves and pour 250 ml of boiling water over it. It is best if the mixture is infused in a thermos, but if it is not there, then you can use a pan made of heat-saving material. Wrap the container in a warm towel and leave to infuse for 2 hours. Strain the finished product and take 1 tablespoon 20 minutes before a meal 3 times a day. You can also additionally drink a spoonful of infusion with a strong attack of coughing.
- Plantain decoction. A tablespoon of dried herbs should be poured into 1 liter of water. The mixture must be put on low heat and boiled for 10 minutes. To do this, it is better to use an enamel or thick-walled ceramic pan. Then we remove the medicine from the stove, cover tightly with a lid and leave in a dark place for 1 day. The broth should be taken 1 tablespoon before meals.
- Syrup. To prepare this remedy yourself, you need to take the fresh leaves of the plant, rinse them well and cut them into strips. Next, we take a clean jar, put a layer of grass 2 fingers thick on the bottom, pour the same amount of granulated sugar and continue to alternate the components until the jar is completely filled. We close it tightly with a lid and put it in the refrigerator for 2 months. After this period, we decant the syrup, take it 1 teaspoon 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day.
Plantain juice. It is an effective drug and can be bought at a pharmacy or prepared on your own. This remedy is taken with a cough 15-20 minutes before meals 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon. The medicine helps to get rid of cough, even with whooping cough and tuberculosis.- Mix with honey. To prepare this product, you need to take fresh plantain leaves and mix them with liquid natural honey in a 1: 1 ratio. We put the medicine on a warm stove and keep it covered for 10 minutes. The ready-made mixture is consumed in 1 teaspoon half an hour before meals 4 times a day.
Plantain juice. It is an effective drug and can be bought at a pharmacy or prepared on your own. This remedy is taken with a cough 15-20 minutes before meals 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon. The medicine helps to get rid of cough, even with whooping cough and tuberculosis.Interesting to know! Plantain juice is a part of many pharmaceutical preparations for coughs, such as "Breast collection number 2", "Gerbion" and others. However, pharmaceuticals are quite expensive, especially syrups and potions. Preparing your own medication can save you a significant amount.
Choosing the right raw materials
Recipes use dried or fresh plantain leaves and plant sap. It is easier to buy components for medicines at a pharmacy, but you can prepare them yourself.
If you decide to go collecting and always have ingredients for making cough medicine on hand, follow these simple rules:
- collect leaves in areas where cars do not drive, the plant tends to absorb chemicals from the exhaust gases;
- wash the raw materials thoroughly and dry them well before use;
- you need to dry the plants in the open air, the leaves are spread in a thin layer on a clean cloth;
- it is best to store ready-made dried leaves in a cloth bag, so they will not rot;
- Store plantain juice in a sterile glass container away from sunlight.
Treatment without harm to health
Completely natural remedies also have a number of contraindications. This is due to the high biological activity of the components that make up medicinal plants.
The use of plantain also has some limitations, it cannot be taken in such cases:
increased blood clotting;- hypersensitivity to components;
- exacerbation of peptic ulcer;
- increased acidity;
- thrombosis;
- children up to age 3 years.
increased blood clotting;It should also be borne in mind that long-term use of drugs based on plantain can cause increased blood clotting and the formation of blood clots. You can not continue therapy when the symptoms have completely disappeared. It is necessary to stop using this drug if any negative reactions of the body appear.
Let's summarize
The high effectiveness of plantain in the treatment of cough has been scientifically proven. The plant has excellent expectorant properties and improves the general condition of the body, fights viruses and bacteria. It can be used in combination with drug therapy, but only if the patient has no contraindications to the use of plantain. Consultation with a doctor before starting treatment is required.
