Evidence supporting the use of: Great Plantain
For the health condition: Eye Problems
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Great Plantain (Plantago major) has a longstanding history of use in traditional herbal medicine systems, particularly in Europe and Asia. As part of folk remedies, it has sometimes been applied externally as a poultice or eyewash for minor eye irritations, conjunctivitis, or inflammation. These practices are mainly rooted in the plant's reputed anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. However, the evidence supporting its direct efficacy for eye problems is limited to anecdotal reports and historical texts. There are no high-quality clinical studies or substantial pharmacological investigations specifically examining Great Plantain’s effects on ocular health or eye diseases. Most modern herbal references cite its use for skin issues, wound healing, and internal ailments rather than for eye problems. In summary, the use of Great Plantain for eye conditions is based on traditional applications with very limited, low-level evidence and lacking robust scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Eye Problems
Alpha-caroteneanthocyanins
berry flavor
beta-carotene
bilberry
blueberry
carrot
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
cryptoxanthin
cucumber
turmeric
fennel
flavonols
goldenseal
green tea
hypromellose
Japanese sophora
lutein
mango
mixed carotenoids
omega-3 fatty acids
rutin
selenium
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
Zeaxanthin
Zinc
chickweed
nut grass
boxthorne
chrysanthemum
oriental arborvitae
Trichosanthes
avens
anthocyanidins
anthocyanosides
bai ji
beta-zeacarotene
berry
bioflavonoids
Bassia scoparia
carotene (unspecified)
Carthamus
Epidermal Growth Factor
Eyebright
flavonoids
flavoglycosides
fibroblast growth factor
Growth factors
ginkgo flavone glycoside
lodhtree
Ligustrazin
little ironweed
marigold
Nardostachys
N-Acetyl Carnosine
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Pulsatilla
Pycnogenol
Speedwell
Self-Heal
Sumac
Viola
Yerba buena
Other health conditions supported by Great Plantain
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Fever