Plantain, dried bulk herb

Parts used: leaf per half oz Plantago spp. Botanical Name: Plantago major (common plantain), Plantago lanceolata (narrowleaf plantain) Common Names: broadleaf plantain, ribwort, waybread Flavor: slightly bitter Energetics: cooling, drying Actions: astringent, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, expectorant, antimicrobial, emollient, mild diuretic Organ Affinities: skin, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system Uses: As a vulnerary and astringent, plantain is well-known for its wound healing abilities and a go-to remedy for reducing bleeding and promoting the rapid closure of wounds (ensure wound is thoroughly cleaned before applying plantain).  Fresh plantain leaves can be chewed and applied as a poultice to insect bites and stings to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation.  Use plantain in salves, poultices, liniments, compresses and other topical formulations for an effective remedy that soothes skin conditions such as rashes, eczema, and burns.  Internally, plantai