Plantain - a plant that is valued in folk and traditional medicine, has long been an effective drug for many diseases and pathological conditions. And all the parts of the plantain, including seeds, possess medicinal properties. Let's consider, as well as at what pathologies apply preparations on the basis of seeds of a plantain.
Composition and useful properties of psyllium seeds
The chemical composition of seeds of plantain includes the following useful components: nitrogenous substances, steroid saponins, mucus, oleanolic acid, fatty oil. Due to this, this raw material serves as the basis for the preparation of medicines against:
- infertility and female hormone insufficiency;
- diarrhea;
- diabetes mellitus;
- enterocolitis ;
- chronic constipation.
In addition, taking drugs with psyllium seeds helps reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular pathologies, removing bile acids from the body.
How to take psyllium seeds?
Infertility and diabetes should use this recipe:
- Spoon a tablespoon of raw material with a glass of hot water.
- Insist before cooling.
- Put in a water bath for 5 minutes
- Take three times a day before meals on a tablespoon.
On the basis of plantain seeds, pharmacy laxatives are manufactured. As an alternative, at home, it is recommended to take a tablespoon of seeds on an empty stomach with constipation while washing with warm water.
Infusion of psyllium seeds can be used to prepare lotions for the treatment of nipple cracks in nursing mothers, inflammatory processes on the skin and mucous membranes.
Pulp of psyllium seeds
Separately it is necessary to tell about the application of the husks of the plantain seeds, which is obtained by splitting them. It is recommended to apply when:
- the need for a diet low in carbohydrates;
- pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract (irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, etc.);
- increased cholesterol;
- radiotherapy ;
- reduced immunity;
- high blood pressure;
- malfunctions of the cardiovascular system.
In addition, this product removes toxins from the body and helps to normalize the balance of the intestinal flora.
Pulp seeds of plantain are taken by adding to water or kefir and drinking 15 minutes before meals or at bedtime three times a day. The product should be washed down with a large amount of water (at least one glass).