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Plantain
Plantago major
Part Used: Leaf. Plantain is a very undervalued herb, growing underfoot in lawns and around dwellings. It combines soothing and mucilaginous, anti-inflammatory and anti-infective properties. Internally and externally for inflammation of skin, throat, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts. Middle-ear infections and inflammation. Tooth pain. Tonic to the kidneys and bladder in chronic conditions. Painful, difficult urination. Incontinence, bedwetting. Stomach ulcer, hyperacidity. Painful diarrhea. Anti-mucous herb. Allergic conditions in general; sinus/hay fever. Cough with irritation, bronchitis, asthma . Eczema and dry skin conditions (int. and ext.). Wounds, bruises, leg ulcers. Counteracts poisons of insect and animal bites (int. and ext.)

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This list of herbs and their uses is based on hundreds of years of empirically-based herbal knowledge, and personal observations, along with some of the latest research. Many uses are not accepted by the FDA, and not all uses have been scientifically validated. This is intended for educational purposes, and not as a means to diagnose, prescribe or treat disease.