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The plantain weed growing in your garden is a powerful anti-toxin and can become a natural staple healer for your first aid kit. This common plant is rich in vitamin B1 and riboflavin and can be eaten raw or cooked. Additionally it is used as an alternative medicine for diseases such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, hypertension, rheumatism and blood sugar control.
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Each part of the plant can be prepared to treat different ailments. The plant extract is antibacterial and is effective for treating bleeding as it quickly stops the blood from flowing and fosters damaged tissue repair. The root can be used as an oral cleanser - chewing it will be as effective as brushing your teeth, and a distilled water made from the plant can be made into an eye lotion. A decoction of the root has many uses including treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, cystitis, sinusitis, coughs, and hay fever.
Treat bites and stings with plantain weed leaves If you are stung by a bee or bitten by mosquitos a natural way to heal these is with plantain leaves. The leaves will leave no sign of inflammation, swelling, welt or lingering pain. Here’s what you need to do:
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Make your own infused oil Another effective way to apply this healing plant is with infused oil. Here’s a recipe for making your own essential plantain oil. |
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