Overview
People use Asian water plantain for conditions such as bladder and urinary tract diseases, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Be careful not to confuse Asian water plantain with other plantain species such as buckhorn plantain.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Bladder and urinary tract diseases.
- Diabetes.
- Diarrhea.
- Dizziness.
- High blood pressure.
- High cholesterol.
- Liver disease.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
Special Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough available information to know if Asian water plantain is safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for ASIAN WATER PLANTAIN overview.
Dosing
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