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Plantain Leaf (Plantago major or Plantago lanceolata) is a highly versatile and widely used medicinal herb in Western herbalism. It is best known for its wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties for both internal and external use.
🌿 Medicinal Uses of Plantain Leaf
🌿 Medicinal Uses of Plantain Leaf
1. Wound Healing & First Aid
Excellent vulnerary (wound-healing) herb.
Promotes healing of cuts, scrapes, burns, stings, and bites.
Reduces pain, swelling, and infection risk.
Commonly used as a fresh poultice for bee stings, spider bites, and splinters ("drawing" action).
2. Anti-inflammatory & Soothing to Skin
Soothes rashes, eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn.
Reduces inflammation, redness, and itching.
Often used in salves, creams, and compresses for skin irritations.
3. Mucous Membrane Soother (Demulcent)
Internally, coats and soothes irritated mucous membranes in the throat, stomach, and intestines.
Useful for:
Dry coughs
Sore throats
Gastritis
IBS or ulcers
4. Respiratory Health
Acts as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory for the lungs.
Helps with coughs, bronchitis, and sinus infections, especially where there’s irritation and dryness.
5. Urinary Tract Health
Soothes bladder and urinary tract inflammation.
Helpful in cases of UTIs, burning urination, or irritated tissues.
6. Mild Antimicrobial & Astringent
Contains allantoin, aucubin, and tannins, offering mild antibacterial and astringent effects.
Helps protect wounds from infection and tightens tissues to promote healing.
đź’Š Forms and Typical Dosage
đź’Š Forms and Typical Dosage
Fresh poultice (chewed or crushed leaves)
Applied directly to wounds, bites, or stings
Infusion (tea)
1–2 tsp dried leaf per cup, steeped 10–15 min; drink 1–3x/day
Tincture
2–4 mL, 2–3x/day
Salve or cream
Applied to skin 1–3x/day for healing support
⚠️ Precautions
⚠️ Precautions
Very safe and gentle; suitable for children and the elderly.
Rare allergic reactions possible in sensitive individuals.
Ensure proper plant identification—Plantago species only.
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