Can Plantago asiatica be dried and used to make tea?

Apr 22, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Xiuhong

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, Plantago asiatica (Cheqiancao) can be dried and used to make tea. Cheqiancao is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb with a cold nature and a sweet, slightly salty taste. It acts on the kidney, liver, and lung meridians, and has functions of clearing heat and promoting diuresis. It may help alleviate symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and urinary pain. Drinking an appropriate amount of water infused with dried Cheqiancao is generally safe, but moderation is advised.

Generally speaking, plantain herb (Plantago asiatica) can be sun-dried and used to make herbal tea, but it should be consumed in moderation. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Plantain herb is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb. It is cold in nature, sweet and slightly salty in taste, and enters the kidney, liver, and lung meridians. It has functions of clearing heat and promoting diuresis. It can help alleviate symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. Drinking water infused with an appropriate amount of dried plantain herb is generally safe.

However, excessive consumption may lead to adverse effects. Its strong diuretic effect may cause excessive loss of body fluids and electrolytes, resulting in dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which may manifest as symptoms such as dry mouth, fatigue, and palpitations. Additionally, excessive intake of dried plantain herb may lead to excessive coldness in the body, damaging yang energy. Particularly for individuals with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach or weak constitutions, it may trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and impair the normal digestive and metabolic functions of the spleen and stomach. Therefore, it is recommended to consume dried plantain herb tea in moderation.

Before using any herbal remedy, especially for long-term or large quantity usage, it is advisable to consult a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner or pharmacist to ensure its safety and appropriateness for your condition.

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Common formulations of amoxicillin include tablets, capsules, granules, and injectables. Generally, plantain herb can be taken together with amoxicillin, but the dosage should be controlled, and it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional before use. In daily life, one should maintain a light diet and increase intake of vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, carrots, grapefruits, and apples.

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The Efficacy and Functions of Plantain Herb

Under normal circumstances, Plantago asiatica (cheqiancao) is the dried whole herb of Plantago asiatica or Plantago depressa of the Plantaginaceae family. It has various functions and effects, including clearing heat and promoting diuresis, expelling phlegm and relieving cough, clearing the liver and improving vision, cooling the blood and detoxifying, as well as inhibiting bacteria and reducing inflammation. Cheqiancao is effective in clearing heat and promoting urination, helping to remove excess fluid from the body, and has significant therapeutic effects on symptoms such as edema, urinary tract infections, difficult urination, painful urination, turbid urine, and abnormal vaginal discharge.