Plantain: Plantago Major and Plantago Lanceolata.
Also known as Ribwort, Englishman's foot, White man's foot, Snakeweed, Weybroed (Anglo Saxon).
Mentioned throughout history and found in most parts of the world, this very common garden weed can be a huge annoyance for those who like things neat and tidy. However, there are those of us who appreciate its many healing qualities and we tend to be on the look out for it to use either fresh or dried.
Plantain can be used to heal cuts, scrapes, cracked skin and bruises; to calm skin infections, leg ulcers and eczema; to reduce the sting from bug bites. In salve or ointment form, it has become an important part of my herbal first aid kit!
For more information, please see:
"Jude's Herbal Home Remedies" by Jude C. Todd
"The Wild and Weedy Apothecary" by Doreen Shababy
"The Boreal Herbal" by Beverly Gray
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