herb data, Plantain seed, Semen plantaginis, Che qian zi, holisticonline.com

**Herb Information**
Name: Plantain seed
Biological Name: Semen plantaginis Plantaginaceae
Other Names: Plantain seed, Che qian zi
Parts Used: Seed
Remedies For: Anti-inflammatory, antitussive, antidiarrheal, diuretic, expectorant, lowers blood pressure Drains dampness, clears heat, brightens the eyes, resolves phlegm. Useful for urinary tract infections; scanty, painful, and/or frequent urination; dysentery; yellow phlegm in the lungs; conjunctivitis; blurred vision; photophobia; and cataracts caused by liver yin deficiency.
Dosage: 3-9 grams Combinations: For urinary tract infections: Combine 9 grams each of plantain seeds, alisma, and gardenia fruit and 30 grams of talcum. For diarrhea and dysentery caused by damp heat: Combine 9 grams each of plantain seeds, poria, alisma, and atractylodes. For eyesight problems, blurred vision, photophobia, and cataracts: combine 9 grams of plantain seeds, 12 grams of unprepared rehmannia, 9 grams of lycii berries, and 9 grams of chrysanthemum. For cough with yellow mucus caused by heat in the lungs: Combine 9 grams each of plantain seeds, trichosanthes, bamboo shavings, scutellaria, and fritillaria.
Safety: Plantain seed should not be used in pregnancy, constipation, or deficiency of qi or without signs of damp heat.