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Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Antirrhinum majus L.

Antirrhinum majus

Source topics

Other documentary records Kidneys and urinary tract

Historical record: Astringent

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.

Bacopa

Source topics

Other documentary records Nervous system and mental health

Pharmacopoeial material: aerial parts

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Research applies to a specific preparation; no self-treatment is recommended.

Plantaginaceae

Use profile

Plantago afra L.

Black psyllium

Habitual constipation and stool softening

Well-established medicinal use (EMA)

Obstruction is possible with insufficient water. Seek medical advice if constipation lasts beyond three days.

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Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Plantago major L.

Broadleaf plantain

Source topics

Respiratory system

Bronchitis: syrup studied in adults

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary notice: no medicinal use or home dose is recommended.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Gratiola officinalis

Gratiola officinalis

Source topics

Toxicology and safety

Why this plant appears in the guide

Reported uses, not demonstrated

ANSM List B: safety information; no home use recommended.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Gratiola pedunculata R.Br.

Gratiola pedunculata

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: Digestive System Disorders

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Veronica officinalis L.

Heath speedwell

Source topics

Other documentary records

Listed part — documentary context

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary record: no medicinal use or dosage is recommended here.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Hemiphragma heterophyllum Wall.

Hemiphragma heterophyllum

Source topics

Muscles, bones and joints Circulation and blood

Indications recorded in Bhutanese materia medica

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary profile with limited evidence. Reported indications do not establish efficacy or justify self-medication or replacing medical care.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Linaria vulgaris Mill.

Linaria vulgaris

Source topics

Other documentary records Kidneys and urinary tract

Historical record: Astringent

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora (Pennell) D.Y.Hong

Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora

Source topics

Cultural practices and concepts General symptoms

Indications recorded in Bhutanese materia medica

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary profile with limited evidence. Reported indications do not establish efficacy or justify self-medication or replacing medical care.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth.

Picrorhiza

Source topics

Other documentary records

Insufficient evidence

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Traditional use is insufficient to establish safety and efficacy.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Plantago asiatica L.

Plantago asiatica

Source topics

Respiratory system Digestive system

Historical record: Cough

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Plantago australis Lam.

Plantago australis

Source topics

Respiratory system

Documented local use: sore throat

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Reported ethnobotanical use, not a treatment recommendation. Safety and efficacy are not established by the source; do not self-medicate.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Plantago depressa Willd.

Plantago depressa

Source topics

Digestive system

Indications recorded in Bhutanese materia medica

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary profile with limited evidence. Reported indications do not establish efficacy or justify self-medication or replacing medical care.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Scoparia dulcis L.

Scoparia dulcis

Source topics

Other documentary records

Listed part — documentary context

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary record: no medicinal use or dosage is recommended here.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Globularia alypum L.

Shrubby globularia

Source topics

Other documentary records

Documented inventory entry

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary profile: no therapeutic use or dose is recommended here.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Veronica beccabunga L.

Veronica beccabunga

Source topics

Kidneys and urinary tract Respiratory system

Historical record: Diuretic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Plantaginaceae

Documentary entry

Veronicastrum axillare (Siebold & Zucc.) T.Yamaz.

Veronicastrum axillare

Source topics

Muscles, bones and joints General symptoms

Historical record: Rheumatism

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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