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18 Diseases Researched for Plantain
NameACCKFocus
Diarrhea110Locked
Diarrhea: in Children 110Locked
Overactive Bladder110Locked
Serotonin Disorders110Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 136Locked
Enterococcus Infections15Locked
Bladder Stones12Locked
Cholesterol: Oxidation12Locked
Coccidiosis12Locked
Decubitus Ulcer12Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 212Locked
Duodenal Ulcer12Locked
Gastric Ulcer12Locked
Kidney Stones12Locked
Oxidative Stress12Locked
Snake Bite: Venom Toxicity 12Locked
Wound Healing12Locked
Uterus: Contraction/Expulsion Disorders11Locked
6 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Plantain
NameACCKFocus
Serotonergic110Locked
Antioxidants36Locked
Anti-Ulcer Agents24Locked
Hypoglycemic Agents24Locked
Antiproliferative 12Locked
Uterotonic11Locked
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14 Abstracts with Plantain Research

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Green plantain has a beneficial effect in the management of persistent diarrhea in children.Apr 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Nutr. 2009 Apr;28(2):169-76. PMID: 19828902
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Plantain
Diseases : Diarrhea, Diarrhea: in Children
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Several foods, including plantain, pineapple, banana, Kiwi fruit, plums and tomatoes contains serotonin enhancing properties. Sep 30, 1985

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 1985 Oct ;42(4):639-43. PMID: 2413754
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 1985
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Banana, Kiwifruit, Plantain, Plum, Tomato
Diseases : Serotonin Disorders
Pharmacological Actions : Serotonergic
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The Japanese multi-herbal formual known as gosha-jinki-gan could be a safe and effective potential therapeutic alternative in females with overactive bladder.Feb 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Hinyokika Kiyo. 2008 Feb;54(2):95-9. PMID: 18323165
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Achyranthes, Alisma , Cinnamon, Cornus officinalis, Dioscorea opposita, Japanese traditional herbal formula: gosha-jinki-gan, Peony, Plantain, Rehmannia, Wolfiporia extensa
Diseases : Overactive Bladder
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Electron microscopy revealed that both plantain and broccoli markedly reduced E. coli translocation across cells, while the emulsifier Polysorbate-80 increased E. coli translocation.Oct 01, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Gut. 2010 Oct ;59(10):1331-9. Epub 2010 Sep 2. PMID: 20813719
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human In Vitro
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Substances : Broccoli, Fiber, Plantain
Diseases : Enterococcus Infections
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A composite extract of plantain (Musa paradisiaca) and Coccinia indica alleviates protein metabolism disorders and improves beta cell function in a type 1 diabetic model.Apr 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Pancreas. 2009 Apr;38(3):322-9. PMID: 19169172
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Coccinia Indica, Plantain
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Additional Keywords : Beta Cell Regeneration, Plant Extracts
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An extract of plantain has blood sugar lowering effects in diabetic mice.Jul 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2003 Jul-Aug;25(6):453-6. PMID: 12949631
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Plantain
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Banana prevents lipid oxidation in rats.Dec 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Indian J Med Res. 2005 Dec;122(6):540-6. PMID: 16518007
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana, Flavonoids, Plantain
Diseases : Cholesterol: Oxidation, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
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Plantain and crataeva nurvala (Varuna) has therapeutic value in the management of upper urinary-tract calculi, especially renal calculi.Dec 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Dec;14(10):1287-90. PMID: 19040391
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Crataeva nurvala (Varuna), Plantain
Diseases : Bladder Stones, Kidney Stones
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Plantain extract has neutralizing properties on snake venom induced toxicity.Apr 08, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2005 Apr 8;98(1-2):21-9. PMID: 15763360
Article Published Date : Apr 08, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Flavonoids, Plantain, Polyphenols, Tannic Acid
Diseases : Snake Bite: Venom Toxicity
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Plantain has anti-ulcer activity.Aug 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2007 Aug;101(2):127-31. PMID: 16629371
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Plantain
Diseases : Decubitus Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Ulcer Agents, Antioxidants, Antiproliferative
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Plantain has anticoccidial activity comparable to the drug amprolium in chickens.Aug 19, 2010

Pubmed Data : Trop Anim Health Prod. 2010 Aug 19. Epub 2010 Aug 19. PMID: 20717723
Article Published Date : Aug 19, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Plantain
Diseases : Coccidiosis
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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Plantain has wound healing and anti-ulcer properties.Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Indian J Exp Biol. 2009 Jan;47(1):32-40. PMID: 19317349
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Plantain
Diseases : Duodenal Ulcer, Gastric Ulcer, Wound Healing
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Ulcer Agents, Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Plantain root and jambul seed extract exhibit significant anti-hyperglycemic activity in a mouse type 1 diabetes model.Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2009 Nov;31(9):571-84. PMID: 20094640
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Jambul , Plantain
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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A variety of herbs exhibit uterotonic properties.Mar 17, 2010

Pubmed Data : Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2010 Mar 17;34(2):362-365. Epub 2009 Dec 24. PMID: 7314446
Article Published Date : Mar 17, 2010
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Calendula, Celosia cristata (cockscomb), Chamomile, Comfrey, Plantain, Shepherds purse , St. Johns Wort
Diseases : Uterus: Contraction/Expulsion Disorders
Pharmacological Actions : Uterotonic
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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