Sea plantain

Plantago maritima contains flavonoids and iridoid glycosides that demonstrate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models. It is nutritionally valued as a salt-tolerant coastal edible. Human clinical evidence specific to this species remains limited compared to other Plantago species.

Benefits

Plantago maritima contains flavonoids and iridoid glycosides that demonstrate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models. It is nutritionally valued as a salt-tolerant coastal edible. Human clinical evidence specific to this species remains limited compared to other Plantago species.

Key compounds

Flavonoidsiridoid glycosidesaucubinmucilageVitamin Avitamin Cvitamin Kcalciumirondietary fiber

May help with

Digestive support
antioxidant support
skin health

Best for these goals

Digestive supportantioxidant supportskin health

How to use it

Fresh leaves; cooked greens; pickled leaves; dried herb

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Iodine: Low | Contaminant concerns: Heavy metals or pollutants from contaminated coastal waters and estuaries | Generally safe as a food, but avoid harvesting from polluted shorelines; pregnancy and lactation safety in medicinal amounts is unknown.

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