Evidence supporting the use of: Plantain (common or English)
For the health condition: Blisters

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Plantain (Plantago major), commonly known as English plantain, has a long history of traditional use in folk medicine for treating various skin conditions, including blisters. Its leaves have been used topically as poultices to help soothe and protect damaged skin. This traditional application is likely due to the plant's reputed anti-inflammatory, soothing, and wound-healing properties. Historical herbal texts and ethnobotanical studies frequently mention plantain as a remedy for minor wounds, insect bites, and blisters, attributing its benefits to the presence of bioactive compounds like allantoin, aucubin, and mucilage, which may help promote skin repair and reduce irritation.

However, while there are some laboratory and animal studies suggesting that Plantago species have anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects, there is limited direct scientific evidence specifically validating its efficacy for treating blisters in humans. No high-quality clinical trials address its use for this purpose. Thus, the rating reflects the basis in traditional use, with some indirect scientific support for skin healing but not for blisters specifically.

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