Evidence supporting the use of: Buckhorn Plantain
For the health condition: Colic (adults)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Buckhorn Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and North American folk remedies. Its leaves have been used for a variety of ailments, including respiratory issues, wounds, and digestive complaints. For colic in adults—a condition characterized by abdominal pain and spasms—historical records and ethnobotanical sources indicate that Buckhorn Plantain was sometimes used as a soothing herb, owing to its purported anti-inflammatory and mild antispasmodic properties. However, the traditional evidence is not well-documented specifically for adult colic, and references tend to be general or anecdotal.

There is a lack of rigorous scientific studies or clinical trials examining the effectiveness of Buckhorn Plantain for adult colic. Most modern research on Plantago lanceolata focuses on its use for coughs, throat irritation, and wound healing, rather than gastrointestinal discomfort or colic. Any support for its use in colic is therefore primarily traditional, with minimal direct evidence and no strong validation from modern clinical research. As such, while Buckhorn Plantain may have been used traditionally for digestive upset, the supporting evidence is limited, and its efficacy for adult colic remains unproven.

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