FUN FACTS
BN: (plantago asiatica) AKA 車前草 (Che Qian Cao), plantain, ripple grass, rib wort, rib grass.
CONSTITUENTS
Aucubin (anti-microbial), allantoin (cellular growth and tissue regeneration), and mucilage (pain reliever). Plantain is an astringent. High in calcium, vitamins A, C, and K.
USES/BENEFITS
The young leaves can be eaten raw in a salad. Older leaves, seed, and root can be washed well and put in stew or soup. Often eaten as an antibacterial or antibiotic to treat urinary tract infection. Useful for diarrhea and insect bites.
CAUTION
PRODUCTS
Google "plantago" with any of the following categories to find the variety of products. Below are links to a few examples - not a comprehensive list.
TYPES
GROWING
Artichoke plants are only reliably hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 - 11. Prefers full sun.
Artichokes can grow from seed or from crown. It's quicker to grow from crown than from seed. And you won't need the pre-chilling period. Atichokes can be planted in either the spring or fall in zones 9-11.
TCM NOTES
This information is for education purposes only. Seek the advice of your physician before taking any home remedies, herbs, or supplements.
| Temp | Taste | Ent. Meridians | Photo |
|
Cold
Name
车前子 Che Qian Zi (seed) 車前草 Che Qian Cao (whole plant) |
sweet |
kidney small intestine liver lung |
|
| Indications/Issues | Description / Symptoms | Usefulness(1-10) |
| Urinary Tract Infection | ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ | |
| Improves Urination | ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ | |
| Stops Diarrhea | ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ | |
| Stops Cough | ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ |
DOSAGE information found online
PARTS USED
• Leaves
• Flowers
• Seeds
• Root
***Always consult your doctor before taking any herbal supplements.***
Contraindications
• Do not use during pregnancy
• Avoid use with yang and qi deficiency
Drugs Interactions
• Diuretic drugs
Herb Interactions
Xiang Fan/ Incompatibility:
Xiang Wei/ Counteraction:
Xiang Sha/ Suppression:
Xiang Wu / Antagonism:
Xiang Xu/ Accentuation:
Xiang Shi/ Enhancement:
This herb (seed, 车前子, Che Qian Zi) is an ingredient in the following formulas:
- Ba Zheng San (Eight Herb Powder for Rectification)
- Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentiana Longdancao Decoction to Drain the Liver)
- Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
- Yi Huang Tang (Change Yellow (Discharge) Decoction)
- Zhu Jing Wan (Preserve Vistas Pill)
EDITOR NOTES
Preparation Methods
Chinese preparation
Martha Stewart preparation