English Plantain

English Plantain

Plantago lancelota

Habitat:
found in tall grass prairie
eastern deciduous forest

Uses:
leaves eaten to treat frostbite
apply plaster made of fresh leaves to burns to diminish pain and promote repair
fresh juice applied to insect bites (flea bites, tick bites) to reduce itching and swelling

Active ingredient:
Apigenin





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