Plantain

This perennial herb occurs in fields, lawns, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats. English plantain is a common perennial herb that came to America with early… Read More »Where Does English Plantain Grow?

Bananas and plantains are both fruits that come from the same family of plants. Though they look alike, they have very different flavor profiles. Are… Read More »Are Bananas And Plantains Related?

Allergy Information The English plantain (Plantago lanceolata) sheds the most pollen and is most allergenic of the plantains. Plantain pollen is considered by some allergists… Read More »What Is Plantain Pollen?

Sugar and Carbohydrates Many of the calories in plantains come from sugars. One cup of sliced plantains has 22 grams of sugar. Overall, most of… Read More »Do Plantains Have A Lot Of Sugar?

FOR BUG BITES AND STINGS Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is common in yards, sunny meadows and woodland clearings. Roll up one big plantain leaf and… Read More »Is Broadleaf Plantain Good For Bug Bites?

As well as being edible and full of vitamins, this plant also has many medicinal uses. Plantain had been adopted as a natural medicine since… Read More »Does Plantain Stop Itching?

Soothing an irritating cough and sore throat, plantain is an ally for those suffering from bronchitis and pneumonia. Plantain simultaneously tightens the tissues, lubricates mucous… Read More »Why Is Plantain A Useful First Aid Herb?

Instructions Add dried plantain leaf to a pyrex jug and stand over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Cover with oil and leave to heat… Read More »How Do You Make Plantain Salve For Mosquito Bites?

Plantain is wind-pollinated, facilitating its growth where there are no bees and few other plantain plants. P. major produces 13,000 to 15,000 seeds per plant,… Read More »Does Plantain Have Seed?

Pick one or two medium-sized plantain leaves. Chew the fresh plant material for 10-30 seconds mixing it well with saliva. Apply to the affected part.… Read More »How Is Plantain Used For Wounds?