Broadleaf Plantain – 100 Seeds
(Plantago major)
R30.00
It is an edible herb or vegetable and it is also a medicinal herb. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
Common Names: Broadleaf plantain, buckthorn plantain and rippleseed plantain.
Seed Type: Organic – Harvested from our own plants.
Indoor Sowing: Early Spring.
Direct Sowing: Spring.
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🌿 Herbal Quick Facts
Medicinal Info
- 🌍 Origin / Region: Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Asia
- 🌿 Medicinal Part: Leaf, Root, Seed
- 🍵 Herbal Preparation: Decoction, Extract / Tincture, Infusion / Tea, Ointments/Creams, Poultice, Syrup
- ⚕️ Healing System: American Traditional Medicine, European Traditional Medicine
Growth Traits
- 🌱 Life Cycle: Perennial
- 🪴 Growth Habit: Clumping, Compact, Low-Growing, Mounding
- 🌸 Flower Color: Greenish-brown
Growing Requirements
- 🌞 Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- 💧 Water Needs: Low Water
- ☀️ Growing Conditions: Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Warm Temperatures
- 🟤 Soil Preference: Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Tolerant of most soils, Well-Drained
Plantain Herb, also known as broadleaf plantain (Plantago major), white man’s foot, or greater plantain, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae and is native to Europe and certain parts of Asia. This perennial plant produces greenish flowers and has large, oval-shaped leaves. It is an edible herb or vegetable and it is also a medicinal herb. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. This herb is a mainstay of traditional European Herbalism.
Plantain Herb Culinary Uses
- The entire plantain plant, including the roots, is edible.
- The tender leaves can be lightly boiled like spinach, or used fresh in salads.
- The older, stringier leaves can be boiled in stews and eaten.
- The leaves contain calcium and other minerals, and 100 grams of plantain contain approximately the same amount of beta-carotene as a large carrot.
Plantain Medicinal Benefits
- It has long been considered by herbalists to be a useful remedy for cough, wounds, inflamed skin or dermatitis, and insect bites.
- It is a soothing herb that has been shown to help people with chronic bronchitis.
- It is applied directly to burns to soothe pain and help repair damaged tissue.
- Astringent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and anti-bacterial
- Helps with toothache and ear ache.
- Also used in the treatment of hemorrhoids, constipation and diarrhea.
CAUTION: Do not use during pregnancy or if you are taking blood thinners.
Growing Plantain
Indoor Sowing: Early Spring.
Direct Sowing: Spring.
- Place seeds in refrigerator for 1 week to hasten germination and then sow the seeds.
- The seeds are tiny, so surface sow them over your selected area, and barely cover them with soil.
- Optimum germination temperature of 18 – 24°C.
- Keep the soil moist until they germinate, which takes about 14 – 30 days.
- Plantain prefers full sun to partial shade and will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, including rocks and sand.
Disclaimer
Medicinal Information:
All medicinal information on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment offered by healthcare professionals.
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