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Plantago Major (plantain)

Plantago major

Botanical illustration of Plantago Major

A specific remedy for toothache with sharp, shooting pain that radiates to the ear, jaw, or eye. Teeth often feel elongated and sensitive to touch and cold air; may be paired with increased salivation.

Key indications

  • Alternate remedy for toothache 
  • Teeth sensitive to cold air and touch
  • Sharp, shooting, intermittent pain
Worse from

Cold air, touch, chewing, night

Better from

Warmth, external pressure, rubbing the cheek

Suggested dosage

30C every 30–60 minutes during acute toothache; taper as pain settles. May also be applied topically as a diluted herbal tincture on the affected tooth.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.