Plantain Leaf - (Plantago major) FREE SHIPPING 1 oz - 16 oz

Description

Plantain has a long history of use in North America, earning a place in Native American history as well as in English herbal literature dating to the early 1600s.  While plantain thrives with little requirements, this little plant has served as a nutritious source of food in times of scarcity. The leaf is abundant in vitamins A and B1 and several minerals, including calcium.  Plantain is commonly used in tea blends.  Dried plantain is used to produce teas, tonics and infusions. The plant contains a compound called aucubin, one of several iridoid glycosides that plants use as defense from pathogens, which makes it ideal for infused oils and tinctures for topical use.
Uses:
- Use in tea blends
- Use in poultices
- Infuse in oil for soaps, salves, lotions, and other products
- Tincture for topical use
Origin: United States
Active compounds: Aucubin
Other names: broadleaf plantain, great plantain, cuckoo's bread, ripple grass, waybread, slan-lus, englishman's foot, snakeweed
Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.
The information contained in this listing is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen.
Approximate cups/Lb: 12 cups. Cut & sifted for ease of use.
Packaged in a resealable plastic bag.