Plantain is found almost everywhere. To find this plant, you do not need to make much effort, just go outside. Plantain seeds, like the plant itself, have beneficial properties. The husks of plantain seeds, the benefits of which have been proven by many people, are widely used for the manufacture of drugs along with the leaves and seeds of a plant.
Plantain
Plantain is an annual and perennial herb. It is quite widespread. You can meet him in almost all territories except the desert and the Far North.
Currently, there are more than 250 different species of this plant, most of which occupy an honorable place in pharmacology. Most often, large plantain is used for medicinal purposes.
What is seed husk
The outer shell is a husk of plantain seeds. Not everyone knows the name of this part of the plant. The powder based on the husks of plantain seeds is called psyllium. It has the same set of beneficial properties as seeds. This part of the plant is quite widely used for medicinal purposes in the form of solutions and tinctures. It should be noted that drugs from plantain are made not only at home, but also in pharmacological laboratories.
Seed composition
Almost half, namely 45% percent, plantain seeds are composed of mucus, which includes polysaccharides. Their ripened seeds of the plant contain a huge amount.
Plantain seeds contain vitamins and minerals, fiber and dietary fiber, as well as other compounds of an organic nature. The composition includes fatty acids, which, in turn, contribute to the formation of fatty oils and have a decongestant, anti-inflammatory and softening effect.
In addition, plantain seeds include aucubin, a bitter glycoside that has a positive effect on the human digestive system and increases appetite. In addition, the substance has a sedative effect, normalizes the balance of hormones in the blood and has a detrimental effect on the activity of harmful intestinal microflora.
The composition of the seeds includes a substance with unique healing properties, oleanolic acid. It has a beneficial effect on the work of the cardiovascular system, helps eliminate spasms and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
The same beneficial substances are part of the husks of plantain seeds, whose properties are therefore identical to the beneficial properties of seeds.
What are the beneficial properties of seed husks?
The husk has the same set of healing properties as the seeds of the plant. The healing properties of plantain include:
- significant diuretic effect;
- expectorant properties;
- antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties;
- wound healing properties.
Due to the fact that the husk of plantain seeds has a set of the above properties, this plant is widely used in medicine in the treatment of various diseases. The tool can not only be made at home, but also purchased at the pharmacy.
Psyllium husk: medical use
Where is this part of the plant applied? Quite widely used for medicinal purposes husks of plantain seeds. The use of drugs based on this plant is recommended by many experts. Psillium can be used for the preparation of syrups and tinctures for the treatment of prostatitis, infertility. Plantain helps to cope with diseases of the digestive tract. It is widely used in diabetes. Medicines based on the husks of plantain seeds are used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Plantain helps strengthen the body’s immune system.
Psyllium husk can be used in pure form by analogy with bran to cleanse the intestines from toxins and toxins and normalize digestive processes. Means based on this plant help to cope with constipation, diarrhea, act as a prophylactic for hemorrhoids.
It is worth noting that the seeds of a plant, like a sponge, absorb all substances that can harm the body, thus cleansing the intestines of accumulated harmful toxins and toxins. Exactly the same mechanism of action has the husks of plantain seeds, whose properties help to cleanse the intestines and normalize cholesterol levels. This, in turn, prevents the risk of heart disease.
Bowel cleansing with seeds and psyllium husks reduces the risk of cancer, including colon cancer.
Seeds and husks of them can be used to treat various inflammations that occur on the surface of the skin of a person, namely, cracks on the surface of the nipples in women that occur during the natural feeding of a baby, wounds, abscesses, cracks, corns.
Plantain seeds for weight loss and not only
Psyllium husk can help the fair sex in the fight against excess weight. In order to reduce weight and get rid of annoying extra pounds, it is enough to add seeds or husks obtained from them to food: soups, cocktails, smoothies. The effect is not long in coming. In addition, seed husks can be consumed in pure form for breakfast or as a snack. Such a meal will not only satisfy your hunger, but will also energize you for a long time.
In addition, plantain seeds can be a good alternative to sweets, because they have a sweet taste.
The seeds and husks of the plant can be used for asthma and other diseases of the respiratory tract. The effectiveness of the plant in the fight against gynecological diseases such as:
- hormonal imbalance;
- inflammation of the appendages;
- bleeding
- commissures;
- menstrual irregularities.
A decoction based on the husks of plantain seeds will be useful for men over the age of 35 to prevent impotence and diseases of the prostate gland.
Recommendations for use
Psillium (husk of plantain seeds) can be purchased at any pharmacy. On the packaging of the drug you can find detailed instructions that must be followed when treating this drug.
The dosage directly depends on the amount of soluble fiber contained in the preparation. The rate that a person can use during the day can range from 3 to 9 tablespoons. At the same time, each intake of a healing agent should be made at a certain time interval.
It should be borne in mind that the use of psyllium should be accompanied by the consumption of a large amount of liquid, since the psyllium husk promotes the absorption of water. Powder based on seeds should be washed down with a glass of water or juice and then drink another glass of liquid.
If, in addition to psyllium, a person uses any other drugs, the intake of the powder should occur after some time after taking another medicine. Pregnant women, as well as people suffering from intestinal obstruction, should consult a doctor before using the drug based on husks from plantain seeds.
Possible side effects when using psyllium
When using husks of plantain seeds, side effects may occur. These include bloating and flatulence. Such side effects are temporary, and to eliminate them, it is enough to gradually increase the dose of a herbal preparation to the required norm in a few days.
Taking drugs based on plantain can contribute to the appearance of allergic reactions, which will be manifested by the appearance of rashes on the surface of the skin, shortness of breath and the appearance of signs characteristic of a cold.
It should be understood that when using herbal medicines in excess of the permissible norm, it is possible that the body assimilates certain mineral substances.
Contraindications
Before starting use, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the contraindications, which include:
- the production of gastric juice in excess of the norm, as a result - increased acidity;
- peptic ulcer in acute form;
- excessive blood coagulation;
- the presence of blood clots, a tendency to their occurrence.
In addition, people prone to the occurrence of allergic reactions of a different nature should rather carefully approach the use of this tool and start using the minimum doses of husks of plantain seeds. Contraindications apply to pregnancy.
Experience using seed husks
The use of psyllium is recommended by many experts. Doctors advise to use the husks of plantain seeds as an aid in the fight against various diseases. Reviews are based on rich experience. In addition, the number of side effects from taking psyllium is minimal, which means that the use of this tool is safe for human health.
In addition, nutritionists recommend the use of psyllium in the process of combating overweight. It can not only rid the fair sex of excess kilograms, but also cleanse the intestines of accumulated harmful substances from the husks of plantain seeds. Reviews who have tried this tool confirm this fact.
Many lactating women recommend using plantain-based products to heal wounds that occur during breastfeeding. Psillium tinctures are widely used by women for daily skin care. In their opinion, after using such a tonic, the skin becomes smooth, the oily sheen and peeling disappear.