Plantain
plantago lanceolata
plantago major
Banana family

Historical or Traditional Use
(may or may not be supported by scientific studies):
Plantain has long been considered by herbalists
to be a useful remedy for cough, wounds,
inflamed skin or dermatitis, and insect bites.

Bruised or crushed leaves have been applied topically to treat
insect bites and stings, eczema, and small wounds or cuts.

It was considered by herbalists to be a gentle, soothing
expectorant, and additionally to have a mild astringent
effect said to help remedy hemorrhoids or bladder
infections with mild amounts of blood in the urine.

This popular formula Both the roots and leaves
manifest moderately diffuse and stimulating
alterative effects within the circulatory system.

These beneficially influence the glandular system, with marked
healing to affected lymph and epidermal areas
in scrofulous and skin diseases.

It is an excellent remedy in kidney and bladder troubles
and an effective remedy for poisonous bites and stings,
since the poison of fresh stings is extracted rapidly
(often within an hour's time).

It is also the best healer of blood poisoning, reducing
the swelling and completely healing a limb where dangerous
poison had made amputation imminent.

Finally, it is very useful for easing pain and healing
problems in the lower intestinal tract.

Plantain Ointment
Known as the drawing ointment.

This formula helps the body via containing mucilaginous
compounds that tend to absorb the toxins and poisons, reduce
inflammation of tissue, soothe and promote the healing of an area.

Many herbalists used this formula for ailments such as insect bites,
poison oak and poison ivy, and many other skin disorders.


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