Broadleaf Plantain
Broadcast plantain is amazing for so many things . Especially good for any digestive ailments.
Use plantain herb for common ailments:
- Bronchitis. Plantain helps to reduce mucus secretion in airways and reduce inflammation to clear up bronchitis. Drink three cups of tea a day made with 1/2 tsp of dried plantain leaves steeped in a cup of water.
- Burns. Plantain’s anti-inflammatory properties aid repair of damaged tissue. Apply a whole plantain leaf directly to the burn as a poultice.
- Cough. Plantain soothes coughs for the same reasons it’s useful in combating bronchitis. Make a tea using 1/2 tsp of dried plantain leaves steeped in a cup of water.
- Dermatitis, poison ivy and other skin conditions. Plantain provides relief to dermatitis, poison ivy and other skin conditions because of its ability to draw out toxins and soothe and reduce inflammation. Apply whole plantain leaves directly to the affected area.
- Insect bites and stings. After drawing toxin out of bug bites and stings, plantain can prevent swelling and rashes from developing. You can treat bug bites and stings by applying a plantain salve and or soaking a rag in plantain tea and holding it against the affected area.
- Peptic ulcers. Plantain tea can soothe internal, inflamed intestinal conditions such as inflammatory bowel issues and peptic ulcers because of its anti-inflammatory effects and tissue-healing properties. Drink a tea made from 1/2 tsp of dried plantain leaves steeped in a cup of water.
- Urinary tract infection. Plantain can help relieve symptoms of urinary tract infections when consumed in a tea because of its anti-inflammatory and tissue-healing properties. Make a tea from 1/2 tsp of dried plantain leaves steeped in a cup of water.
- Wounds. Use a topical plantain wash and apply a plantain salve to speed wound healing and ease discomfort.
NOTE: Plantain is a highly nutritious wild edible, that is high in calcium and vitamins A, C, and K. The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw, and the older, The Hidden Power of Plantago Major: The Unpretentious Wonder of Nature… See more 💬 leaves can be boiled in stews and eaten. The seeds are also edible.