Evidence supporting the use of: Great Plantain
For the health condition: Congestion (sinus)

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Synopsis

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

Great Plantain (Plantago major) has been traditionally used in various folk medicine systems, including European and Native American herbalism, to address respiratory issues such as sinus congestion. The leaves have been employed as teas, tinctures, or topical poultices for their purported anti-inflammatory, soothing, and mild expectorant properties. Historical texts and ethnobotanical records describe plantain as an herb for “clearing phlegm” or “soothing irritated mucous membranes,” which may relate to sinus congestion and other upper respiratory tract discomforts. However, scientific studies specifically investigating Great Plantain for sinus congestion are lacking, and most available research focuses on its wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, or antimicrobial effects in other contexts. While plantain contains compounds like aucubin, allantoin, and mucilage that theoretically could ease irritation or inflammation, direct clinical evidence for its effectiveness in treating sinus congestion is not available. Thus, its use for this purpose is best described as traditional, with only anecdotal and historical support and minimal scientific validation for this specific indication.

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