Cordia Myxa vs Plantago lanceolata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cordia Myxa

Cordia myxa

Respiratory

Plantago lanceolata

Respiratory

Description

Tree native to the Middle East and South Asia used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as a nutritive food.

European plantain widely used for respiratory conditions and wound healing, rich in aucubin and mucilage.

Active Compounds

mucilage, tannins, flavonoids, fatty acids, sterols

aucubin, catalpol, mucilage, tannins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

respiratory catarrh, cough, wound healing, nutritive, diuretic

cough, bronchitis, wound healing, ear infections

Modern Uses

expectorant, demulcent, wound healing, nutritive

expectorant, antimicrobial, wound healing, respiratory support

Adult Dosage

Fruit consumed as food or 5–10g bark decoction

2-3g dried herb tea 3x/day

Contraindications

allergy to Boraginaceae, excessive consumption

known allergy

Side Effects

very well tolerated as food

rare allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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