Asian Plantain Seed (Che Qian Zi)

Alias: Asian Plantain Seed, Che Qian Zi, Plantago Seed

Taste: Sweet, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

Che Qian Zi (Asian Plantain Seed) is known for its powerful diuretic, heat-clearing, detoxifying, lung-soothing, and bowel-relieving properties. It is commonly used to treat urinary issues such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, promoting water metabolism and clearing damp-heat and toxins from the body. Its cold nature helps to effectively remove heat and toxins, alleviating conditions such as urinary tract infections, edema, and other damp-heat related symptoms.

In addition, Che Qian Zi is beneficial for treating lung heat cough, excessive phlegm, constipation, and other conditions. It has lung-moistening, cough-relieving, and bowel-moving effects, making it useful for conditions caused by heat toxins or dryness in the body, such as persistent cough and constipation.

Modern research indicates that Che Qian Zi is rich in active compounds such as plant sterols, flavonoids, and mucilage, which possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and blood sugar-lowering effects. These bioactive components help to strengthen the immune system, regulate water metabolism, and aid in the removal of waste and toxins from the body.