Plantain

[Oscar Wilde]

.... it's not a weed and I'm not referring to the banana lookin thing. From this site
http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_plantain.htm an excerpt "Among its many qualities, the common plantain is popular as a healer of wounds and injuries as well as a remedy for most poisons. In addition, the herb is known as a ‘body purifier’ and cleans the system of heat, congestion as well as all toxic elements."

This site provides a better photograph http://www.altnature.com/gallery/plantain.htm
and additional info.


O.W.

[Snow Walker]

Thank you, interesting information. I see it mentioned it being used as a way to stop smoking.

[101airborne]

been using it for years as a relief for the itch from bug/insect bites. "blended" into a paste dries poison ivy rash. Mix with a little lavender oil and thicken with bee's wax and it is a great antibiotic for scrapes and cuts.

[RangerRick]

Nice article Oscar Wilde, Thanks for taking the time to get it to the site.
Best Regards,RangerRick

[hawkeye7]

Very cool site. I get very bizarre looks from friends when I'm walking with them through their yard picking Plantain leaves and/or Dandelion flowers. When asked why I just say, "A snack for later. This dandelion flower looks great!" They just see them all as weeds. Breaks my heart.

[Mrs. Kilroy]

I like to use the young(before they get big ribs,) leaves in salads. I have also used the dried seed stalks for the chickens. I don't care for the one with the long skinny leaves. Too hairy!!:( Thanks for the site!:)

[Oscar Wilde]

.... I don't care for the one with the long skinny leaves. Too hairy!!:( Thanks for the site!:)

Those can be cooked down a bit to eliminate the fuzzies.

O.W.