Plantain is a plant from the family of Plantain, of which there are about 200 species and they are spread across the globe, but many of them are weeds. Among the medicinal plants there are several types of plantain: a large and a flea — they are both very valuable. They can be found near the roads (hence the name), pustyrnika in steppe areas, meadows and even sand. The plant is also an excellent nutritious food for many species of butterflies.Healing properties
The hero of our message, and it is known, has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic effect, promotes healing of wounds. Only the leaves of this plant should be chewed or crushed to release the juice. Apply them to wounds to disinfect and speed up healing.
Toothed plantain leaves in some European countries are used as a vegetable, and when it is grown in the gardens, I cook from it a variety of vitamin salads.