Plantago arenaria
Plantago arenaria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (427 studies) · ★★★★★
Plantago arenaria, scientifically known as Plantago arenaria, is a resilient perennial herb native to sandy, coastal regions. Valued in traditional herbalism, this species belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is recognized for its distinctive leaf structure and potential therapeutic properties, often utilized in studies exploring its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Plantago arenariaDistribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions within the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it can be found within Middle Europe. Specifically, its range includes the countries of Austria and Belgium. Furthermore, the distribution extends through the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as sand plantain, contains specific components that contribute to its botanical profile and traditional uses. The seeds of Plantago arenaria are a key feature of its reproductive cycle, serving as the primary means for dispersal and future growth. Furthermore, the plant is characterized by the presence of mucilage, a gelatinous substance found within its tissues that plays a crucial role in its physiological functions and is often studied for its soothing properties in medicinal applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Plantago arenaria has 36 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, Ash, Aucubin, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CALCIUM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aucubin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COBALT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALUMINUM
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
Aucubin
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CHROMIUM
- Dr. Duke
COBALT
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
MAGNESIUM
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Plantago arenaria has 382 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Acidulant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphiglycemic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plantago psyllium mucilage | Archives of medical research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herbal candy | Avicenna journal of phytomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mixed with standard pelleted food at a weight ratio of 5% | The journal of physiological sciences : JPS (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyherbal formulation (PHF) | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |