Water Plantain Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

It may cause Skin Irritation.
Avoid use during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding.
Excess intake may cause
Haematuria
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal Pain.
Drug Interaction :
If you are taking Water Plantain then do not take Diuretic medications.
The root and seed of the plant promotes Sterility. On the contrary, the whole plant promotes Conception. There is insufficient evidence for this. Please don't take it without consulting your Doctor or Physician.

Water Plantain is a plant.
It is perennial.
It grows in a cold climate.
It grows up to 1.2 M.
Best used for Urinary Tract Infection.

In TCM :
Water Plantain : Ze Xie
Meridians associated : Kidney and Urinary Bladder

The Water Plantain plant is a diuretic. It is best used to treat Kidney and Liver problems.
It helps to get rid of excess water in the Body. It helps in more Urine production in the Body. This way it treats a number of diseases like Edema, Diarrhea, Bloating and difficult urination.
It is an Expectorant and helps in expelling Phlegm from the Body.
It is known as "Cooling Herb". It treats Dizziness and ringing in the Ear.
Roasted Plantain fruit is good for men having problems associated with Premature Ejaculation, Spermatorrhea and nightly emissions.
The plant parts are used medicinally to treat different diseases. The edible parts of the plant are leaves and root.
The leaves possess Antibacterial, Anticholesterolemic and Hypotensive property. They are used in the treatment of Cystitis, Dysentery and Kidney Stones.
The fresh leaves are Rubefacient in nature. Leaves are used in the treatment of Leprosy. A poultice of leaves is used topically to heal bruises and swelling.
The fresh leaves and roots of Water Plantain are toxic. The leaves are heated and root is dried before using, to nullify the toxicity affect.
The root is acrid in taste. The root is harvested before the plant flowers and dried for later use. The root should be dried or boiled and cooked thoroughly before consuming. It is used in the treatment of diseases associated with Kidneys like Oliguria and Nephritis. It also treats Fatty Liver and Cholesterolaemia.
The Essential oil of root is very beneficial medicinally. It is Antibacterial, Anticholesterolemic, Diuretic and Hypotensive in nature. It helps in lowering Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar level. The Antibacterial action of the root prevents the Body from infection causing Bacteria.
The Stem of Alisma plant is dried and used for consumption. It can be grated and taken with water. It is a good remedy for Digestive disorders, Heartburn, Cramps and Stomach Flu.
The powdered form of seed is Astringent in nature. It is used to heal Bleeding.
The flowers of the plant are Hermaphrodite in nature. They have both male and female organs. They are pollinated by Flies.