22.09.2024
It grows all around us, we step on it all the time but we ignore its benefits
- Plant: Plantago (Plantago Ianceolata and Plantago major)
- Unknown plant that grows in gardens, often considered a weed.
- Benefits of Plantago:
1- Heals wounds and burns.
2- Treats dermatitis and acne.
3- Relieves respiratory infections and reduces inflammation in mucous membranes and throat.
4- Can help with stomach pain, ulcers, hemorrhoids and bladder infections.
5- Regenerates damaged tissues.
6- Rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as minerals such as calcium and potassium. - Active ingredients:
1-Allantoin: Regenerates tissues.
2-Aucubin: Antimicrobial agent. - External use:
1- Place leaves directly on the skin for cuts, scrapes, burns and dermatitis.
2- Macerate the leaves and apply on the affected area. - Internal use:
1- Prepare plantain tea:
2- Cut the leaves into pieces, wash and leave in hot water for 30 minutes.
3- Strain and drink after the main meal.
4- Prepare plantain syrup or juice:
5- Cook or squeeze the leaves. - Consumption in salads:
1- The leaves can be used in salads during their season, from March to June. - Recognition of the plant:
1- Wide leaves in the female version and narrow leaves in the male version.
2- Pronounced leaf vein and elongated inflorescences.
3- Grows in meadows and along roadsides in large groups.
4- Important note: Consult an expert or doctor before using the plant to ensure its correct identification and safe use.