Therapeutic effect of Plantago major on active severe pancolitis: A case report

ElsevierAdvances in Integrative MedicineAbstractBackground

Ulcerative colitis is a highly prevalent disease globally that presents with significant symptoms including as bloody defecation and inflammation. Current therapeutic options are limited and may result in complications such as colon perforation. Herbal medicines could be a promising therapy for ulcerative colitis.

Objective

The aim of this case report was to provide data from an alternative approach for treatment of pancolitis using a traditional herbal medicine.

Intervention

Case presentation of a case of 35-year-old man with chronic pancolitis who received Plantago major (5 g in 250 ml hot water) decoction, a traditional Persian medicine formula, twice daily.

Results

The patient's symptoms improved in a few days after commencing treatment. Different items including clinical examination, patient's history, colonoscopy, pathology test and myoclonic score were clinically stable after 2 years follow-up visit.

Conclusion

The findings of this case study show potentially positive benefits of Plantago major for the management of pancolitis. Further research is suggested on a larger scale to confirm results for this traditional Persian treatment.

Keywords

Colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease

Plantain

Plantago major

Persian medicine

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