Plantain grows everywhere that a little grass might grow. You probably have stepped on it millions of times without realizing that a wonderful healer is right at your feet! Plantain is the perfect herb for bug bites, bee stings, cuts and scrapes, thorns, splinters, poison ivy, and even can help with venomous snake bites! I have found it relieves bee stings and bug bites in seconds. The magic of plantain lies in the fact that i
t draws out toxins and other foreign things in the body and while also soothing and helping rebuild damaged tissue. It is also naturally antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and stimulates the growth of new skin cells so it is great to use on wounds.
The most common way to use plantain is to pick a few healthy, fresh leaves of the plant and either crush or chew on them so that the juice of the plant is expressed. Then apply the juicy leaves to the affected area.
Plantain can also be helpful as a tea or tincture when taken for colds, sinus issues, or coughs. It can be soothing to an irritated upper respiratory system. It has also been discovered that taking plantain creates an aversion to tobacco, so it is very helpful for those who are trying to quit smoking.
The leaves of plantain also make a tasty snack! They are packed with tons of vitamins and minerals. They make an excellent steamed green that is very similar to spinach.
Plantain is a wonderful first aid herb. We live in a culture that encourages us to believe that all we might need to heal will be in a first aid kit, in the medicine cupboard, or at a drug store. However, if we open our eyes and our minds to other ways of healing, we find that healing sometimes comes from other sources. I feel that more often than not healing comes directly from the earth, from the dirt under our feet, from a small leaf I can pick with my own two hands
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