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Also referred to as Cuckoo's Breat, Englishman's Foot, The Leaf of Patrick, Patrick's Dock, Ripple Grass, St. Patrick's Leaf, Slan-lus, Snakebite, Snakeweed, Waybread, Waybroad, Weybroed (Anglo-Saxon), White Man's Foot
Magickal Uses: Bind the plantain with read wool to the head to cure headaches, and place beneath the feet to remove weariness. Hung in the car to guard against intrusion of evil spirits. A piece of the root in the pocket protects its bearer from snakebites. Has been used in inflammation of the skin, ulcers, intermittent fever, etc. Useful in spells requiring strength, healing, protection, or snake repellant.
Scientific Name: Plantago major
Plantaginaceae
AKA: way bread, snake weed, ripple grass
Parts Used: Leaves, aerial parts
Active Compounds:flavonoids, irridoids, tannins, esters, benzoic acids
Background: Plantain is used as an expectorant and astringent. It helps to soothe the body and help to stop bleeding. The fruit of the plantain is often used in Latin cooking and is considered a staple of the diet.
Applications:Astringent/Expectorant
Plantain is primarily used to treat respiratory infections.
Respiratory System: Plantain is an expectorant and helps to make coughs productive. It also eases inflammation of mucus membrane tissues.
Bleeding: Plantain can ease bleeding from diarreha, cystitis, and hemorrhoids.
Description:
Plantain is native to India and Asia, but is grown in other trocial and subtropical areas worldwide. The leaves are gathered as necessary. The plant is an evergreen tree that has large leaves and edible fruit.
Dosage:
As an infusion, take 1 cup 3 times daily.
As a tincture, take 2-3 ml 3 times daily.
Ointment can be applied to cuts and hemorrhoids.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
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