Plantago Major
Organic Plantain Leaf BULK 3 lbs - 4 lbs / Plantago Major / Organic Dried Plantain Leaves / Greater Plantain / Bulk Herbs
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Plantago Major
Common Names: Broadleaf plantain, White man's footprint, Waybread, Greater plantain
Plantago major is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. The plant is native to Eurasia. Plantago major is a herbaceous, perennial plant with a rosette of leaves 15–30 centimetres (6–12 inches) in diameter. The leaves are edible as a salad green when young and tender, but they quickly become tough and fibrous as they get older. The older leaves can be cooked in stews. The leaves contain calcium and other minerals, and 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of plantain contain approximately the same amount of beta-carotene as a large carrot. Plantain is also a rich source of vitamin E.
Using: To make plantain leaf tea, steep 1-2 teaspoons of dried plantain leaves in hot water for 10-15 minutes
Traditional Use
Broadleaf plantain grows along every path and roadside, and is one of the most trusted everyday herbs of folk tradition. The leaves are traditionally used:
- To soothe the throat and support the respiratory system in the cold season
- To soothe the stomach and support comfortable digestion
- To support the body's natural elimination of fluids
- Externally, fresh or as a compress, to soothe and care for the skin and minor scrapes and insect bites
Harvest & Character
Dried, broad, ribbed green leaves with a mild, slightly bitter, grassy taste.
Also known as: Greater plantain, white man's foot
Please note: Not for people with high stomach acidity or blood clotting problems.
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