Plantain, both broadleaf and narrowleaf are healing
and nutritious.
The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw, the older leaves can be boiled in
stews. 100 grams of plantain contain about the same amount of vitamin A as a
large carrot.…
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Broadleaf plantain (right) and narrowleaf
plantain (below) are native to most of Europe and Asia but
have naturalised around the world. The Broadleaf plantain is
one of the most abundant medicinal crops in the world. A
poultice of the leaves can be applied to wounds, stings, and
sores to reduce pain, heal and prevent infection. Broadleaf
plantain is also a wild edible high in calcium and vitamins A,
C, and K.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Here is a
recipe for a balm [ ]
made from plantain to use for skin irritations, cuts and dry skin
in our Facebook natural living group. The young, tender leaves of
plantain can be eaten raw, the
older leaves can be boiled in stews. 100 grams of plantain contain
about the same amount of vitamin A as a large carrot. Due to the
high vitamin and mineral content, plantain tea can replenishes the
nutrients lost as a result of diarrhoea. The tea also soothe a raw
sore throat. In the video above you can learn about other uses of
the plant and how to identify it. |
|
|
|
|
