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Use 1 tablespoon of dried leaves or 2–3 fresh leaves per cup.
Pour boiling water over them.
Let steep 10–15 minutes, then strain and drink.
Optional: Add honey or lemon.
4. Mouth Rinse or Gargle (for canker sores, sore throat, gum swelling)
Make tea as above and let it cool.
Swish in the mouth or gargle 2–3 times daily.
5. Steam Inhalation (for sinus or respiratory issues)
Add a handful of fresh or dried leaves to a bowl of boiling water.
Cover your head with a towel and breathe in the steam for 10 minutes.
Helps clear congestion and soothe the lungs.
6. Plantain Vinegar Extract (as a natural disinfectant or internal tonic)
Fill a jar with chopped fresh leaves.
Cover with apple cider vinegar.
Let steep for 3–4 weeks, then strain.
Use externally on skin, or take a teaspoon in water daily for detox.
7. Infused Oil (base for salves or massage oil)
Fill a jar with dried leaves and cover with a carrier oil (olive, sunflower, etc.).
Let sit in a sunny window for 2–4 weeks, shaking occasionally.
Strain and store in a dark bottle.
8. Smoothie Add-In
Young, fresh leaves can be added to smoothies like spinach or kale.
High in vitamins and gentle on the digestive system.
9. Edible Greens
Steam or sauté young leaves like spinach.
Can be added to soups, omelets, or rice dishes.
Slightly bitter, so best mixed with other greens.
10. Powder for Capsules or Facial Masks
Dry leaves thoroughly.
Grind into powder using a coffee grinder.
Store in an airtight jar.
Add to capsules for internal use or mix with clay/honey for a face mask.
Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is one of nature’s most generous wild plants. From healing wounds to soothing your gut, it offers real, practical help — and it’s free, growing right under your feet. Whether you drink it as tea, use it as a salve, or eat it as food, this common weed can become one of your most powerful allies.
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Disclaimer: Always make sure the plant is correctly identified and harvested from a clean, chemical-free area. Consult a healthcare provider before using if you are pregnant, on medications, or managing a chronic illness.
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