Plantaginaceae Plantago major L.

Common Plantain

Costanoan - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11

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Scientific name: Plantago major L.
USDA symbol: PLMA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Plantain
Family: Plantaginaceae
Family (APG): Plantaginaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for constipation.

RECRD: 91740 id: 28417

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