Herb Profile
Plantago Major
Botanical profile with evidence, safety, and practical fit.
Last reviewed: •3 human studies cited
C PreliminarySafety Summary: Use extra caution — Generally well tolerated for most users.
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Plantago Major
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Key Findings
Primary reported uses
- Wound Healing
- Anti Inflammatory
- Antimicrobial
- Inflammatory signaling
Preliminary
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Quick Stats
Evidence level
Limited Human Evidence
Typical onset
Varies by prep
Safety rating
Use extra caution: High caution
Best for
Wound Healing, Anti Inflammatory, Antimicrobial
Avoid / review if
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Without Clinician Supervision, Known Allergy To The Plant/Family, Potential Interaction Concern With Immunosuppressants
Safety & Cautions
Generally well tolerated for most users.
28%
High caution — review carefully
Detailed safety fields
Medication interactions
- - Potential Interaction Concern With Immunosuppressants
- - Use Clinician Review For High Dose Extracts Or Chronic Use.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and contraindications
- - Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Without Clinician Supervision
- - Known Allergy To The Plant/Family
Safety classifications
- - Interaction-Aware: Medication or interaction context is explicitly noted.
- - Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Caution: Pregnancy or breastfeeding caution language is present.
Full safety note
- - Generally well tolerated for most users.
Safety labels
- - Interaction-Aware
- - Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Caution
Evidence Summary
PreliminaryEvidence lens
What kind of evidence supports this profile?
Early signal that needs stronger human replication before practical claims.
PreliminaryLimited Human Evidence
Human clinical evidence
Present in source signals
Human or clinical-study language is present in the reviewed fields.
Mechanistic / preclinical
Mechanism mapped
Inflammatory Signaling Modulation | NF KB Modulation
Research maturity
Preliminary or mixed
Long Term Human Evidence May Be Limited.
Safety boundary
Safety note available
Generally well tolerated for most users.
This profile cites 3 human studies.
▶How evidence grades work
Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.
A
Strong
Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size
B
Moderate
Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans
C
Preliminary / Mixed
Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data
D
Traditional / Theoretical
Traditional use only; no controlled human trials
Clinical Study Summaries
3 cited studies informing this profile. RCTs and reviews shown first.
| Study | Type | Sample | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Update on the treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced buccal mucositis: a systematic review Wen S et al. (2023) | — | — | — |
Chemical constituents and medical benefits of Plantago major Adom MB et al. (2017) | — | — | — |
Antimicrobial and Other Biomedical Properties of Extracts from Plantago major, Plantaginaceae Zhakipbekov K et al. (2023) | — | — | — |
Dosing & Timing
Dose guidance
Preparation specific; use standardized product label for Preparation varies by tradition and product form and require source backed dosage review before therapeutic claims.
How Plantago Major Works
Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.
Mechanism Pathway — How Plantago Major Works
CompoundTarget / ReceptorMechanismEffect / Outcome
Mechanisms & Biological Pathways
Preclinical pathways
Proposed mechanisms from in vitro and animal research; these do not confirm clinical outcomes in humans.
Inflammatory Signaling ModulationNF KB Modulation
Active Compounds
Key constituents studied in Plantago Major, with full pharmacology and safety profiles.
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Sourcing Options
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