Medicinal Benefits of Plantain:
Plantain is considered a diuretic, alterative, astringent and vulnerary herb. It is used to treat urinary infections and chronic inflammatory ailments. Additionaly, plantain is used to clear mucous, treat lung conditions, cure diarrhea and ease bladder infections. Plantain is also considered a powerful antitoxin and is said to neutralize poisons.
Externally, Plantain, is used to stem bleeding and as a topical anti-inflammatory for dressing wounds.