Genus and Species name: Plantago Lanceolata
Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forrest andT all Grass Prairie
Active Chemical Ingredients: Aucubin
Uses: Plantain fights infection, is an anti-inflammatory, and treats insect bites
Preparation: Hot-leaf poultice for inflammation and infection. Crushed fresh leaves, salve, cream, or poultice for insect bites.
Sources: DeVries, L. (n.d.). Plantain - Medicinal Herb Info. Retrieved August 31, 2015, from http://medicinalherbinfo.org/herbs/Plantain.html
Plantain Herbal Remedies. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2015, from http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Plantain-Herbal-Remedies
Plantain Herbal Remedies. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2015, from http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Plantain-Herbal-Remedies
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