Plantain

• Common Names (AKA): Plantain, snakeweed, white man's footstep, ribwort, fleawort

• Main Health Benefits:

  • Digestive Health: Helps soothe gastrointestinal discomfort and support digestive health.

  • Skin Health: Used topically to help heal wounds, insect bites, and minor skin irritations.

  • Respiratory Health: Can help alleviate symptoms of coughs and bronchitis.

• Energetics:

  • Taste: Mildly bitter, herbal, slightly salty

  • Temperature: Neutral, Cooling, Moistening

  • Effect on the Body: Soothing, healing

• Blends Well With:

  • Herbs: Licorice root, slippery elm bark, peppermint, ginger, and marshmallow root

  • Fruits: Apple and pear 

  • Teas: Green tea, rooibos - green, oolong tea

• How to Prepare:

  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water, steeped for 5-10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs and teas.

• Known Precautions/Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy: Generally considered safe in culinary amounts; consult a qualified healthcare provider trained in the use of herbs for high doses. 

• Additional Information: It has been used traditionally for its soothing effects on the respiratory and digestive systems. It represents healing and protection, reflecting its role in supporting mucous membranes and aiding in wound healing. It is also valued for its potential to ease coughs and support overall respiratory health.

• Origin: USA, Croatia

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities. (*organic)

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