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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Plantain (Plantago major), also known as common or English plantain, has a long history of use in traditional medicine across various cultures. Its leaves have been used topically and internally for their purported anti-inflammatory, demulcent, and wound-healing properties. In the context of chest pain, traditional herbal texts sometimes reference plantain as a remedy for respiratory complaints such as cough, bronchitis, or mild irritation of the chest, which could be associated with discomfort or mild pain. However, there is no substantial clinical evidence or robust traditional documentation specifically supporting its use for significant or acute chest pain, such as that caused by cardiovascular issues (e.g., angina or heart attack). Modern scientific studies have focused on plantain's anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing effects, but have not evaluated its effect on chest pain as a primary outcome. Thus, while plantain is sometimes included in traditional remedies for general chest complaints, its direct use for treating chest pain is weakly supported by tradition and lacks scientific validation. Anyone experiencing chest pain should seek prompt medical evaluation, as chest pain can be a symptom of serious, life-threatening conditions.

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