车前子

plantain seed

车前子

chē qián zǐ · Plantago asiatica

Functions

promotes urination, eliminates damp-heat stabilizes bowel movements (separating the clear from the cloudy) brightens the eyes clears heat from the lungs

Indications

dysuria, edema diarrhea caused by dampness red eyes cough with phlegm

Contraindications

Deficiency of Yin without dampness ⚠️ cook in a bag

Notes

Plantain seeds eliminate damp-heat through the urine and, at the same time, “stop diarrhea” caused by dampness by redirecting the fluid to the bladder. Family: Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae) Part used: seed Active constituents: polysaccharides (mucus), iridoids

For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.