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Plantain

Plantago major

Taste

Astringent & Bitter

Plant Parts Used

Leaves

Therapeutic Properties

Alterative, Astringent & Bitter Tonic

Ayurvedic Character

Cooling


History

Origins

Asia & Europe

Also known as the “soldier’s plant” because of its use on the battlefield as a wound dressing. Native Americans used it as a natural bandage.


Footnotes

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