Plantain Leaf
Plantain Leaf
⚠ Please see Product Warnings and Precautions.
Plantain leaf, dried. Cut and sifted.
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- Blessing
- Energy Balancing
- Energy Restoring
- Healing
- Herbs
- Plantain Leaf
- Protection
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⚠ Warnings and Precautions
Do not use if pregnant, may increase the chance of miscarriage
Product Information
Wikipedia Excerpt
Herbal Actions
- Antiulcerative
- Antidiabetic
- Antinociceptive
- Anti-Hemorrhagic
- Hemostatic
- Laxative
- Diuretic
- Antimicrobial
- Anti-Inflammatory
Traditional Medicinal Uses
- Pain Relief
- Wound Healing
- Seasonal Allergies
- Immune Support
- Menstruation support
- Liver Support
- Kidney Issues
- Gum issues
- Toothaches
- Halitosis
- Tonsilitis
- Asthma
Cautions and Drug Interactions
Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use if pregnant
Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
History and Fun Facts
It is great for survival, as the mature plant contains fibers that can be used to make cords and fishing line
Believed to be one of the first plants to arrive with European colonizers, the indigenous tribes referred to it as “white man’s footprint” because it appeared in the disturbed and damaged ecosystems surrounding the colonizers settlements
Its ability to thrive in compacted soil make it useful for soil rehabilitation and prevention of erosion
Harvesting
The entire plant can be harvested for food or medicine
Typical Dosages
Safe for use 8-12 weeks taken orally
Safe topically for up to 2 weeks
Adult dose is typically 1000-1200 mg by mouth 2-3x a day for no more than 8-12 weeks
Spiritual Uses
- Protection
- Safe travels
- Enhance psychic abilities
- Ancient Wisdom
Planet
Venus
Element
Earth