Plant Profile: Plantago with Maggie

Whether it’s a new friend or one you’ve known a while, it’s always nice to visit friends and give special attention to create a deeper more meaningful relationship. The study of herbalism is rooted in our personal relationships with individual plants. Join Maggie for a visit to the garden learning about Plantago.

In this video, Maggie will show you the plant in its growing habitat, examine its physical attributes, and review some of its wonderful medicinal properties. She will also show some methods of harvesting Plantago and demonstrate an herbal preparation. Learn more at www.holisticlivingschool.org. #herbschool #learnherbalism

Book reference: Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health


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Latin name: Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago virginica, – Plantaginaceae

Common name: Plantain

The leaves of Plantago major and Plantago lanceolata, commonly known as plantain, are an essential component of any herbal medicine cabinet and first aid kit. Originating in Europe & Northern and Central Asia, P. major & P. lanceolata have become naturalized in North America. Plantain leaves are cooling, demulcent, and mildly astringent; these properties lend to plantain’s usage as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, vulnerary, decongestant, and drawing agent. Commonly called the “green bandage” a poultice of fresh, mashed Plantago leaves can be used topically to address insect bites, stings, rashes, eczema, poison ivy/oak, and infections.


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