Guest guest Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 An old one but good one from the archives! Thanks C-M! *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com , Christa Maria <cmaria wrote: Yes, I do love them plantagos... I collect the broadleaf for a salve I make that is wonderful to take out any itch from bugbites, children love it and it works like an antihistamine. For real bad bites, like blackflies or spider, I make a mash from the plant and keep it on the bite. This also works with dried plantain that I have reconstituted with boiling water. My teachers told me to also chew the plant when bitten , to get some of the benefits systemically. The broadleaf plantain is a standby for any cough syrups or tea's that I make for bronchial problems. I love the stuff and am so glad it's plentiful and easy to gather : It did not use to grow by my house, but over the years, I have gathered the seeds faithfully, where ever I saw them and now they grow plentiful around my house and the person who helps me now with my yard, knows to leave them and has found a great appreciation for plantain after using my famous green goop C-M Green Goop: 2 handfuls of chopped plantain 1 handful of chopped comfrey 1/2 handful of dried calendula Enough olive oil to cover all Low, low simmer in a double boiler until the oil looks dark green Filter and press out the herbs Add an ounce of infused St.John's Wort oil A few drops of teetree oil A few drops of lavender essential oil Enough beeswax to make a nice salve. Fill in --- End forwarded message --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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