Buck’s-horn Plantain
OTHER NAME(S): Buckshorn Plantain, Diabelha, Koronopus, Strandkämpar, Wedaina, Plantago coronopus.u003Cbru003Er Family: Plantaginaceae/Veronicaceae., Minutina, Plantain Corne De Cerf
Overview
Buck's-horn plantain is an herb that is found in Europe, western Asia, and northern parts of Africa. The leaves are sometimes used in food. The leaves are also used to make medicine.
Buck's-horn plantain is taken by mouth for kidney disease, urinary disorders, as a laxative, and for other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
There isn't enough reliable information to know how buck's-horn plantain might work.
There isn't enough reliable information to know how buck's-horn plantain might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Kidney disease.
- Urinary disorders.
- Increasing bowel movements.
- Pain.
- Swelling.
- Fever.
- Cancer.
- Lung problems.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate buck's-horn plantain for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if buck's-horn plantain is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if buck's-horn plantain is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if buck's-horn plantain is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Buck's-horn Plantain overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of buck's-horn plantain depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for buck's-horn plantain. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
- Darias V, Martin-Herrera D, Abdala S, de la Fuente D. Plants used in urinary pathologies in the Canary Islands. Pharmaceutical Biology 2001;39(3):170-180.
- Pereira CG, Custódio L, Rodrigues MJ, et al. Profiling of antioxidant potential and phytoconstituents of Plantago coronopus. Braz J Biol. 2017;77(3):632-641.
- Hansen CF, García MB, Ehlers BK. Water availability and population origin affect the expression of the tradeoff between reproduction and growth in Plantago coronopus. J Evol Biol. 2013;26(5):993-1002.
- Ceccanti C, Landi M, Incrocci L, et al. Comparison of three domestications and wild-harvested plants for nutraceutical properties and sensory profiles in five wild edible herbs: Is domestication possible? Foods. 2020;9(8):1065.