Plantaginaceae
Plantain family
2 medicinal plants in this family
Plants
Bacopa
Bacopa monnieri
Plantaginaceae
Ayurveda: classified as medhya rasayana (intellect-promoting rejuvenative); used in Charak Samhita for enhancing memory, learning, and intelligenceAyurveda: treatment of epilepsy, anxiety, and psychological disorders; component of Brahmi ghrita formulation for mental healthTraditional use in India for asthma and bronchitis; expectorant and bronchodilator properties recorded
Plantain
Plantago major
Plantaginaceae
Wounds, cuts, and skin injuriesInsect bites and stingsRespiratory ailments including coughs and bronchitis
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