{"id":3929,"date":"2023-09-13T00:54:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T21:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=3929"},"modified":"2023-09-13T00:54:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T21:54:23","slug":"plantain-properties-and-benefits-of-this-spontaneous-medicinal-herb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=3929","title":{"rendered":"Plantain: properties and benefits of this spontaneous medicinal herb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our ancestors often used it, both in the kitchen and as a natural remedy: the&nbsp;<strong>lanceolate plantain<\/strong>&nbsp;is one of the most present spontaneous medicinal herbs in our country and can be used for the preparation of infusions, tinctures and healing syrups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>lanceolate plantain<\/strong>&nbsp;is a spontaneous herb that grows almost everywhere in our countryside, and belongs to the same family as the greater plantain, the latter different due to its wider leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In peasant tradition, plantain was used as a &#8220;first aid&#8221; remedy, so much so that an old peasant adage said that &#8221;&nbsp;<em>the way to the plantain is shorter than the way to the doctor<\/em>&nbsp;&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously, this plant cannot replace the doctor, but it still offers&nbsp;<strong>healing properties<\/strong>&nbsp;that should not be ignored, and which we list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lanceolate plantain contains&nbsp;<strong>flavonoids, iridoids, mucilage, tannins and minerals<\/strong>&nbsp;, all very rich in health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a plant that stands out for its&nbsp;<strong>relaxing and expectorant action<\/strong>&nbsp;, toning of the mucous membranes,&nbsp;<strong>antispasmodic<\/strong>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<strong>anticatarrhal<\/strong>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<strong>healing<\/strong>&nbsp;and haemostatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lanceolate plantain can be used in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tincture<\/strong>&nbsp;: Take 3-5 ml (60 drops \u2013 1 teaspoon) 3 times a day to combat catarrh or digestive problems, such as gastritis or irritable bowel syndrome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Juice<\/strong>&nbsp;: Use the dried leaves to prepare a juice and take 2 teaspoons 3 times a day.&nbsp;This serves against cystitis, diarrhea and lung infections.&nbsp;You can also apply the juice on wounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infusion<\/strong>&nbsp;: Drink a cup 3 times a day to fight catarrh.&nbsp;Use the infusion to gargle and relieve a sore throat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Syrup<\/strong>&nbsp;: Add 225 grams of sugar to 300 ml of infusion and take 5 ml (1 teaspoon) to relieve sore throat and cough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poultices<\/strong>&nbsp;: Grind the green leaves to prepare a poultice for slow-healing wounds or chronic ulcers.&nbsp;Also useful in case of insect bites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know all the wonderful&nbsp;<strong>properties of lanceolate plantain<\/strong>&nbsp;, the next time you see one, pick it up and try using it: it&#8217;s a wonder of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important: This website does not give medical advice, nor does it suggest the use of techniques as a form of treatment for physical problems, for which the advice of a doctor is required.&nbsp;If you decide to apply the information contained in this site, it does not assume responsibility.&nbsp;The intention of the site is to be illustrative, not exhortative or didactic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our ancestors often used it, both in the kitchen and as a natural remedy: the&nbsp;lanceolate plantain&nbsp;is one of the most present spontaneous medicinal herbs in our country and can be used for the preparation of infusions, tinctures and healing syrups. 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