German Homeopathy Plantago Major Mother Tincture

About German Plantago Major Mother Tincture Q – Homeopathic Remedy for Toothache, Earache & Smoking Aversion

Botanical Name: Plantago Major / Plantago Lanceolata
Common Names: Ribwort, Plantain
Hindi Name: Baartang, Lahuria
Also Known As: Platinum Metallicum (historically)

🌿 What is Plantago Major Mother Tincture?

Plantago Major Q is a powerful German homeopathic mother tincture prepared from the whole fresh plant (and root) of Ribwort Plantain. Known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties, this remedy is especially effective in toothache, earache, bedwetting, and oral health issues. It also serves as a natural aid to quit smoking, thanks to its unique action on tobacco aversion.

💡 Key Indications & Benefits

✅ Toothache Relief: Especially in carious (decayed) and hollow teeth, with radiating pain to ear or eyes
✅ Earache & Otitis: Neuralgic ear pain, ear-to-tooth nerve pain, middle ear inflammation
✅ Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis): Profuse urination, especially in children
✅ Smoking Cessation Aid: Induces natural aversion to tobacco
✅ Depression & Insomnia from chronic smoking (nicotinism)
✅ Oral Issues: Gum abscess, gumboils, swelling of cheeks, bleeding gums, foul breath
✅ Skin Inflammation: Chilblains, urticaria, pruritus, and insect stings
✅ Gastrointestinal Relief: Diarrhea, urge to defecate with little stool
✅ Aphonia & Oral Thrush: Use in gargle or decoction for vocal cord weakness and fungal infections

🔬 Pharmacological Actions

• Depurative: Detoxifies blood and lymph

• Analgesic & Anti-inflammatory: Relieves pain and inflammation

• Antibacterial & Antiseptic: Natural disinfectant

• Rich in: Allantoin, Adenine, Apigenin – compounds known for healing and regeneration

🧪 Materia Medica Highlights (Boericke’s)

• Head: Periodic neuralgia with photophobia, radiating to temples

• Ears: Painful noises, otalgia with dental origin

• Mouth: Salivation, sensitivity to touch and cold, aching relieved while eating

• Urine: Frequent nocturnal urination, especially in children

• Skin: Burning, papular eruptions, itching, chilblains

• Toothache: Pain that extends to ears and eyes, soreness, swelling, foul-smelling breath

🩺 Suggested Dosage

• Internal: 10–15 drops of the tincture in half a cup of water, 2–3 times daily

• External Use: Apply directly to hollow teeth for localized relief

• Potency Use: 30C, every 3 hours for acute toothache until symptoms subside

• Always follow your physician’s guidance for dosage customization.

🧴 Available German Brands

• Dr. Reckeweg – 20ml

• Adel (Pekana) – 20ml

• Schwabe Germany (WSG) – 20ml

✅ Why Choose German Homeopathy?

German homeopathic tinctures are manufactured with precision, adhering to stringent GMP standards. Brands like Reckeweg, Adel, and Schwabe WSG are internationally trusted for their purity, potency, and clinical effectiveness.

⚠️ Cautions & Side Effects

• Generally safe when taken as prescribed

• May cause minor allergic skin reactions in hypersensitive individuals

• Avoid in cases of known allergy to Plantago species

🔍 Popular Combinations

• Plantago Q + Magnesium Phos 6x – For radiating dental pain

• Plantago Q + Spigelia 30 – For pain extending from teeth to left side of face

• Plantago Q + Chamomilla – For teething troubles in children

🌿 Homeopathic Plantago Major – Natural, Multi-Benefit Medicine

From relieving acute toothache to managing bedwetting and helping break smoking habits, Plantago Major Q is a versatile remedy that deserves a place in every homeopathic kit.