Plantain (or Plantago Major) is a common backyard herb with broad leafs. Most people think of it as a weed, though it is an incredibly useful herb. Many cultures today refer to it as an aphrodisiac. Plantain is very high in vitamins A and C and in calcium. Medicinally, Native Americans used plantain leaves to relieve the pain of bee stings and insect bites, stop the itching of poison ivy and other allergic rashes, and promote healing in sores and bruises. Plantain tea can be used as a mouthwash to help heal and prevent sores in the mouth, and as an expectorant. Most recently, plantain is being marketed as a stop smoking aid, adding one more use to the list of ways that this versatile herb is useful.โ Plantain leaf can be made into a tea, tincture or infusion and used internally (according to Practical Herbalism): To help get Cholesterol to healthy Levels To aid those with Diabetes For Hemorrhoid relief To help relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome To help calm the bowels during Constipation or Diarrhea To sooth kidney and bladder problems and to aid with Bladder infection, ITIs and similar problems. Safe for children For indigestion and ulcers Plantain Leaf is also very soothing on external inflammation: Bites Stings Rashes Eczema Psoriasis Burns Cuts Yeast Varicose Veins #plantainleaf #herb #herbs #medicinalherbs #herbalist #healthbenifits #weeds #pathhc https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVDzGojYZK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7rud93u7esh9
