Plantago Major
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Organic Plantago major Broadleaf Plantain
Buy 2 get 1 free until April 01 last day must be same seed quantity for the buy 2 get 1 free
Plantain, Plantago major, was considered to be one of the nine sacred herbs by the ancient Saxon people, and has been celebrated in Anglo-Saxon poetry as the "mother of herbs." There are more than 200 species of plantain and nearly as many recorded uses for this humble herb.
Plantago major is one of the most abundant and widely distributed medicinal crops in the world. A poultice of the leaves can be applied to wounds, stings, and sores in order to facilitate healing and prevent infection. The active chemical constituents are aucubin (an antimicrobial agent), allantoin (which stimulates cellular growth and tissue regeneration), and mucilage (which reduces pain and discomfort). Plantain has astringent properties, and a tea made from the leaves can be ingested to treat diarrhea and soothe raw internal membranes.
Broadleaf plantain is also a highly nutritious wild edible, that is high in calcium and vitamins A, C, and K. The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw, and the older, stringier leaves can be boiled in stews and eaten.
Herbaceous perennial native to Turkey, probably the largest true Plantago to be found worldwide. You'll have plantain to your waist, and leaves up to 6 inches wide. Plant prefers moist to mesic soils and sun to part shade. Sow seed in spring. Cool soil germinator. Barely cover seed with soil, tamp securely and keep evenly moist until germination, which is rapid. Excessive heat during the germination phase may delay or disallow germination. Thin or transplant to 1 foot
All my seed come in reusable zip lock bags and planting instructions
please note if you order more than one they will be shipped in one package unless otherwise requested
Buy 2 get 1 free until April 01 last day must be same seed quantity for the buy 2 get 1 free
Plantain, Plantago major, was considered to be one of the nine sacred herbs by the ancient Saxon people, and has been celebrated in Anglo-Saxon poetry as the "mother of herbs." There are more than 200 species of plantain and nearly as many recorded uses for this humble herb.
Plantago major is one of the most abundant and widely distributed medicinal crops in the world. A poultice of the leaves can be applied to wounds, stings, and sores in order to facilitate healing and prevent infection. The active chemical constituents are aucubin (an antimicrobial agent), allantoin (which stimulates cellular growth and tissue regeneration), and mucilage (which reduces pain and discomfort). Plantain has astringent properties, and a tea made from the leaves can be ingested to treat diarrhea and soothe raw internal membranes.
Broadleaf plantain is also a highly nutritious wild edible, that is high in calcium and vitamins A, C, and K. The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw, and the older, stringier leaves can be boiled in stews and eaten.
Herbaceous perennial native to Turkey, probably the largest true Plantago to be found worldwide. You'll have plantain to your waist, and leaves up to 6 inches wide. Plant prefers moist to mesic soils and sun to part shade. Sow seed in spring. Cool soil germinator. Barely cover seed with soil, tamp securely and keep evenly moist until germination, which is rapid. Excessive heat during the germination phase may delay or disallow germination. Thin or transplant to 1 foot
All my seed come in reusable zip lock bags and planting instructions
please note if you order more than one they will be shipped in one package unless otherwise requested