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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Plantain (Plantago major, commonly called common or English plantain) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia. Historically, plantain leaves have been used for their purported soothing, anti-inflammatory, and demulcent properties. In traditional practice, plantain was sometimes prepared as a tea or syrup and given to children to soothe digestive discomfort, including symptoms attributed to colic. However, the evidence supporting this use is anecdotal and largely based on folk medicine rather than controlled clinical studies.

Modern scientific literature does not provide robust evidence to justify the use of plantain for pediatric colic. While plantain contains compounds with anti-inflammatory and mucilaginous properties (such as aucubin and allantoin), there are no well-designed clinical trials demonstrating its efficacy or safety specifically for infant or childhood colic. Additionally, the use of herbal remedies in young children, especially infants, requires caution due to potential safety concerns and lack of dosing standardization. In summary, the use of plantain for colic in children is rooted in traditional practice, but it is not supported by strong scientific evidence.

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