It's a family with many relatives. Since most of the pharmacological and clinical studies have been conducted with the male or the sword (Plantago lanceolata), I will take this as a model. There are several species of composition and similar properties, the best known being female Plantain or Plantago major. It may be equivalent but not in all active substances and therapeutic activities.

According to the phrase of Althabe (“Amaberjina bestordüz haitatü zin plantaña to strengthen the pains of every quhiristi”), madrina chose the plant to cure the pains of all Christians. I think it is a great deal to say, but it is true that it serves to heal the pains of many Christians and non-Christians.

It is known to contain vitamin C, zinc and potassium, acetylsalicylic acid, mucilages, saponins, pectins, tannins, alkaloids and a chromogenic glycoside. Its capacity is anti-inflammatory, astringent, healing and antihistamine. It's famous for the airway, because the membranes get a little calmer like her. To flush out mucus, to soothe sore throat, we should have a syrup at home when we have hoarseness or cold. It is also suitable for those suffering from asthma and bronchitis, as it is suitable for medium and long term use, so it is good for chronic diseases.

The recently deceased Gorka Setien wrote me: “I would like to tell you that I cured the little spoon cough with the insole. The doctor Bidaurrazaga taught our mother to pass the plates fresh through the blender and prepared them in a glass with a teaspoon of honey. I would take it once a day.”

Many see that it starts to take for the airways and helps digestion, surprise. In fact, it works against all inflammation and helps the stomach a lot in cases of gastritis and ulcers. The tendency to diarrhea is characterized by a decrease in the large intestine, which has been shown to be particularly suitable for those with both irritating and painful bowel syndrome. To treat stomach pain, we often resort to chamomile (Matricaria chamomila), but with the help of the chamomile we would see that we are taking a much better remedy.

Now in the spring, the ten-day rice foods, the "green detox" and the unrecommended liver washes, designed exclusively to give the wood to the digestive system and make it more stressed than before, will become fashionable. Anyone who feels bad after some time has the staff waiting, to take the infusion in fasting every morning, three months in a row.

We should also have a staff when summer comes. Because as with internal use in winter, in summer the use of oilseeds or ointments will help us in external use. In fact, wounds, blisters, burns, insect bites and abrasion vein strokes heal us very well.

Due to its uterotonic nature, it is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation.