Evidence supporting the use of: Plantain (unspecified)
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Plantain (commonly referring to Plantago major or Plantago lanceolata) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for various ailments, including ear infections and earaches. Folk remedies from Europe, North America, and Asia have sometimes involved the topical application of plantain leaf juice or infusions into the ear or as poultices placed around the ear to help reduce pain and inflammation. The rationale is based on plantain’s reputed anti-inflammatory, soothing, and mild antimicrobial properties, which traditional healers believed could help alleviate symptoms of ear infections or earaches.

However, there is a lack of direct scientific research or clinical trials supporting the effectiveness or safety of plantain for ear infections specifically. Most available studies on plantain focus on its general antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effects in vitro or in animal models, rather than on ear pathology in humans. As such, while the practice is grounded in folk tradition, there is minimal scientific evidence to support its use for ear infections, and it should not be considered a substitute for medically recommended treatment. Caution is advised, especially with introducing any substance into the ear canal, as it may pose risks.

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