Plantain - "The Wonder Herb"

[@smuschlitz]

Gone are the days when our mothers, grandmothers, and aunties would be the ones to pass down all of this useful, healing knowledge that modern medicine has replaced. As a result, I've been wanting to learn all that I can, so I might teach my children and empower them to begin passing these vital, herbal remedies onto their children, and so on. While this practice has been stalled now for many generations, we can bring it back through the generous contributions of the people who still know how. Thank you so much! Since finding your channel I have learned so much!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think there is a huge and growing interest in all things natural xxx

[@bb9679]

​@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I agree I our response to natural things from nature. It's also great for poison ivy ECT..

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

There is! I imagined myself skipping through the meadows with my kids and their foraging baskets. Unfortunately they aren't interested, even though they're curious unschoolers. It's "mom's thing". So I keep notebooks and secretly hope they'll want them someday. They come asking for remedies when they need them, so that's enough for me. Just putting that out there for other parents that might have it this way also!😂

[@sixevensage7004]

Out with healthy natural medicine, in with synthetic side effect induced med roulette. I refuse to support the cycle of synthetic knowledges anymore. Independence is joy.

[@williamkelly53]

YES. But you can be the next generation of healers , you can do anything. Lux et Veritas. "LOVE THE TRUTH ".

[@Green.Country.Agroforestry]

Proof that our machines are listening to us? I was asking the missus a couple of days ago (on the phone) to keep an eye out for plantago major while she was out an about in the countryside. We have ample narrow leaf close by, but there are some moist shady patches where having broad leaf plantain growing alongside of our viola sororia would be nice. This was the first medicinal herb that I ever became acquainted with, when at the age of seven or so, I nearly lost a couple of fingers. We were deep in the woods, constructing a meeting hall for outdoorsmen - just a pole barn with a sheet metal roof, really - when one of the scrap pieces slid off of the roof, and chopped into my hand. One of the gentlemen in attendance quickly produced yarrow, horsemint (monarda punctata grows wild in the Ozarks), and plantago. He stopped the bleeding, cleaned the wound, and had it patched up in no time .. and by the time we managed to get to a 'doctor', the wound had already knitted. I guess yarrow was the first herb, technically .. but it was the plantain that accelerated the healing to near miraculous levels.

[@MesaBoogieman82]

I picked some yesterday, w my spying device in my pocket. Told my friend what I was doing. And this shows up the next day .

[@dbunk9601]

I’m a bee keeper and I find it’s the best thing for bee sting

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Plantain is beautifully versatile, so helpful. Excellent for drawing out the poison of stings.

[@bellslinki]

I read a comment regarding someone who poured nettle tea on a hornet sting on their palm. It took away the pain almost instantly!

[@vapoureyes]

I keep bees also so what way do you apply plantain.

[@caperica]

@@vapoureyes it works so fast, wonderful. I take a leaf, chew it up and put that on the sting right away. Just put something on it to hold it there. I got a hornet sting and ran to the plantain, and immediately put it on there. Within minutes the pain is gone. We use it for tick bites to stop the itching. I also make a salve with it.

[@patjorgensen4106]

It’s nice to hear someone talking about plantain. I first heard about this plant many years ago and what we have here in Canada is something called broadleaf plantain. Looks completely different from the one you have, but does the same thing. It grows in all kinds of areas and is easily overlooked as a weed.

[@johnnielawson]

I love your very relaxed demeanour and your selfless sharing of valuable knowledge.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you! Hope you find it useful.

[@tulapersaud840]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden ppĺ

[@lanajantz2240]

Amen! Thank you

[@accessfashion]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I was thinking the same thing and I also love how you are calm and very intelligent. May I ask are you married or do you have a significant other? I feel that it has a lot to do with it especially for the Youth of today or the younger generations. In addition you have a different culture than most of us do and it's probably a more peaceful life where you live. I hope to one day have that. 💗

[@wendi4418]

Hi Terri!THANK YOU!I asked you a few weeks ago about a horrible wound on my cats head,you told me plaintain would help.It saved him horrible pain,&saved me thousands of $$ for barbarric surgery.He still has a few more weeks to go,but is doing wonderfully,he also has become quite cuddly! He is even growing a bit of furr back!I tell everyone about you. wonderful lady

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That is fantastic Wendy - so thrilled and delighted to hear that. So glad the cat is recovering. xx

[@summerbreeze1955]

Super news for your moggie luv n light x

[@janakain5354]

Wendi, how did you apply plantain on your cat? Did it let you? Would love to hear more details..

[@joannegratton491]

That’s a great result, would you mind giving more details about what you did and how often? 💕🐈

[@blueraven2345]

As soon as you said I don’t like to pull them out because it feels rude and ungrateful I knew we were on the same page. I’m so delighted to meet you through this first video that I’m watching and will be subscribing. Thank you for your sharing.

[@LilyGazou]

I feel the same😃

[@oaktreegirl]

....and me haha. I clicked like just on the strength of that. This is the first vid of hers i have seen too.

[@gardenbee583]

Me too. She comes across as a very kind person and would really like to meet her., but we are on different continents.😀

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Delighted to meet you too!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

@@LilyGazou thank you!

[@debracazalet]

Feel the same way about so-called ‘weeds’. It’s a tragedy to see them sprayed around ‘cultivated’ urban areas where people probably need them the most. Love your love of nature’s apothecary 🌸💗🌸💗🌸

[@christinakellenberger9045]

I've used a plantain poultice on a wound. What do to you do when bits of the poultice get stuck in the wound?

[@MelissaThompson432]

I've been anxiously awaiting the return of the plantain to my yard. I will testify as to its powers. It's fabulous! Stings & bites, drawing infection out, healing.... 👍👍👍

[@michaelfrazer1807]

Thank You and Your husband for doing this for all of us . I know that it tack time and lots of love and more time . From all of us THANK YOU BOTH.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It's our pleasure Michael and we get to read such lovely comments!

[@karinanalbandyan3009]

I am so glad KZbin helped me to discover your channel. You are such a rare gem. Your knowledge is priceless. The wisdom that you hold is rare, and I’m very grateful that I can learn from you. Thank you. Cute pups by the way! They remind me of my 2 dogs who follow me everywhere, and I mean everywhere

[@mikemealey3661]

🐸That little♡dog looks👀 Irish🍀 to me✌️

[@Bodyvoiceme]

You couldn't get any more amazing than that. I love your approach, performance and clarity. I can actually go into the kitchen a prepare it. Thank you so much from the Holy Land, the Judean Mountains

[@theresanolan1157]

Freedom to the Palestinian people....

[@sandraessman3205]

In Hawaii, this medicinal plant is known as laukahi! Very prized plant to have!

[@alana8088]

I live Hawai’i also Sandra and recently have been noticing all of the plantain growing here. I have sinus issues from the vog so am grateful she mentioned using it medicinally for this. Aloha and take good care! Thank you for sharing the Hawaiian name. I have asthma also and am hopefully it can sooth my asthma and help reduce how much I need my albuterol inhaler.

[@danisantos3088]

Another kamaaina here! 🤙🏽 I love seeing locals here learning so much herbal wisdom from Terrie.

[@wallyfayewells]

As soon as I saw this video I knew I recognized the plant you were working with because I have loads of plantain in my yard! It’s everywhere around my garden. Can’t wait to put some of your ideas into practice.

[@willowgrove631]

It was really interesting to hear you talk about plantain Terri - years ago, my lovely mare Nelly used to eat big patches of plantain - it was her favourite area of the paddock! Now I realise that she ate it when she had a dry cough from dusty hay, or when she had a digestive problem (she could be very 'windy' bless her!). Who knows, maybe the plantain even saved her from developing a colic! Animals are so clever at self-selecting what's good for them aren't they!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I must tell my brother as he keeps horses and he can make sure they get it. Thanks Willow Grove!

[@laurapavoni6507]

In Firenze there is a statue of a wild boar( it brings you good fortune to stroke it) and underneath its feet there is a plantago lanciolata( lanciolata means with the shape of a spear) because people used to eat it with the roasted wild boar. In north of Italy it's used to make a syrup to smooth a bad coughing. I love this plant as much as dandelion and nettle. They are alway welcome in my pitch.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

What an interesting story - and I too would use it for bad coughs - among other things. Many people may not have noticed the Plantain at the feet of the boar. Would people still eat it with roasted boar meat I wonder? xx

[@laurapavoni6507]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden surly people like us who eat meat. I eat it sautèed in olive oil and garlic..delicious.If the plant is young and soft you don't need to boil it previously, otherwise I boil and drain it and then iI put it in warm olive oil and garlic to pan-fry. 💚💚

[@lilolmecj]

How do you go about making a syrup? I have absolute tons of this plant.

[@derekstynes9631]

The Cat comes out and takes over the Dogs sunbathing spot !

[@melissaoconnor4777]

Thank you Terri for sharing all your wisdom and knowledge, You’re such a gift to humanity, and much gratitude and love to our Mother (Terra) who gifts us with all we need to live on her

[@FarmerC.J.]

A weed is just a misplaced flower❤️🌸❤️ Great video!

[@Foxiepawstotti]

Plantain and dandelion, yarrow and nettle are four of my favourite plants because they're just so useful.

[@sama.5241]

Thanks for the tip. Where would you recommend to buy those plants from? also should they be fresh or dry?

[@tempus.narrabo]

they are all wild and easy to find.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

​@@sama.5241 needed to dehydrate first so they won't go rancid.

[@karenbearden6198]

Thank you so glad to have found your channel. Here in North America it grows everywhere. The Native Americans or "Indians" called it "white man's footprint" because they noticed it grew in the wheel tracks of the white man. Anyway that's the folklore.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hi Karen - I did read that somewhere. It is also interesting that if you put a leaf in your shoe it can help relieve tired feet!

[@karenbearden6198]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Hi, thank you so much for that information I will definitely try that. I've just begun using this and don't remember ever trying anything I've been more impressed with. Love your channel.:)

[@bellslinki]

I can verify that; on our farm track the only thing that grows is plantain; it thrives on hard packed ground. i think that says a lot about this very hardy plant. Its as tough a they come and so useful.

[@charlesfredrick4789]

@@bellslinki agreed, plantain is a plant of compaction areas.

[@roefane2258]

@@bellslinki is it the same plant as in the video? The plant I’m used to calling plantain has round short leaves but the plant in the video looks more like a wide blade grass?

[@andreagentile3408]

Yesterday I mistakenly grabbed a stinging nettle -- I didn't know what it was. What a strange sting! A few feet away was some plaintain. I chewed a few leaves and applied it to my hand. I felt relief surprisingly quickly. I am in New York State and am just learning about the goodness that is growing around my home. Thank you for your wonderful, informative videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@claremaidofthewave251]

Terri how I wish we were educated with this knowledge of nature’s amazing properties from childhood. I’m going to order the book! Your explanation of allowing “weeds” to do their own thing is spot on, I feel the same. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I totally agree re education. I remember thinking as a child, I wish someone knew all the names of the plants and the birds because it wasn't taught. I think it is a life-skill that should be taught. xx

[@sharonsherwood8411]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I couldn't agree more! I also believe it is up to a community of like minded people to share this knowledge so that it can forever passed to the next generation and not lost. Thank you for being part of that community for me.

[@deaet]

I agree! I'm brand new to the channel too. I live secluded in the forest. Carving out a garden has been my biggest joy. I had no idea how much food and medicine was already growing. I have this plantain and others and was just just learning about it. I can tell I'm going to enjoy this channel very much!! Thank you.

[@charlesdickens6706]

......it's arbitrary what gets called a weed . In Australia a weed called Paterson's curse in one context was called salvation Jane in another context.

[@joannholland3031]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden thank you so knowledgeable with this and I wish that we had learned at our younger age about all the medicinal properties of our Earth and it grows for free thank you so much you are wonderful I just found you here and I'm listening so cool you live five from the nearest store so and it must be beautiful where you live as I watch your dog in the background seems so peaceful thank you again

[@nealboswell8786]

We used to also see a broad leafed plantain growing around old home sites in rural Tennessee. Colloquially it was called "grenadier's boot" and also "Devil's Shoe string." The younger leaves we used in salads, but the bigger the leaves, the more bitter..for sure. Thanks kindly, for sharing your knowledge.. very enjoyable indeed., and watching your pups interact and cavort with each other.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello NealBoswell, glad you enjoyed the video and it is interesting to hear of the colloquial names. Broadleaved and Ribwort can be used interchangeably xx

[@kanenjames8503]

@neal Boswell do you still live in TN ? We would like to invite you to our 3rd annual campmeeting

[@pixrainbow]

What a magical find! I couldn't bring myself to scythe the green areas of my allotment this year because of all the medicinal plants in them, and now I've found your channel and know why.

[@kimberkimKC]

There has been no weed killing going on here this year. I've been trying to learn as much as possible as quickly as possible. Going to have to just buy a book.

[@paulbendall1238]

Just read your intro on your page I tread always with care and sometimes feel even cruel walking on the grass but I know how they so marvelously spring back with a quick silent crack of their blade just like a magic chorus they then each rise slowly independantly in grace. All is indeed magic in creation.❤

[@spoonnwithsunshinehomestead]

I just love holistic healthy living 🥰 you inspire me to attain more knowledge on medicinal herbs and plants

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad to hear that. We are at a time now where we are as well off to find ways to empower ourselves.

[@countrygalinthecity]

I make a salve from plantain. I am a caregiver in home health, one of my clients underwent some radiation, she has colon cancer. When her week treatment was done her bum was raw, beet red and peeling...she was so sore and could hardly sit. I gave her some of my salve to use...within s half hour, she looked at me and said, " what a releif!" I left it with her to use and when I was there the next week I checked her and she was completely well.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

More proof of the wonderfulness of Plantain.

[@curiouscat3384]

I'm in NC, USA and have both Lanceolata and Major in my yard. I've used both successfully for wound healing - amazing! I immediately pop a leaf in my mouth and chew it to a pulp, quickly apply it to the slash on my finger from my pruners,, and within a minute the bleeding and pain subside. I reapply several times off and on the first day and overnight under a bandaid and the healing is 3x faster than usual with none of the soreness or thick scabbing.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Plantain really is so incredible - I get excited when I "meet" people who have had such magical healing as you describe because they get it! I wish everyone knew about this plant.

[@rhondaliles6565]

Just love how thorough your explanation is. Thanks so much.

[@Ginger_shot]

My horses love this plant. Always self selecting 💚

[@rkh7904]

Hello Terry. I recently found your channel and love the Irish wisdom of the herbs and plants in your garden.I love Plantain, I make a wonderful salve with it with yarrow flowers.I also just caught the before and after video of your lovely garden. I follow Collette and her amazing garden and was thrilled to hear that you visited her and she advised you to just start, all that time ago. I live in Australia and recently came upon the Hawthorn at my daughters place, so we asked permission and harvested some flowers for a flower essence as there were no berries yet, though she assured me they are prolific and the birds disperse them along the waterways and her garden. So seeing it on the very first video I found of yours and its full of fairy magic and is beneficial for the heart and courage, really made me enthused to make the tincture next time I go back to visit her when the berries are out. Looking forward to more videos.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello to you Rosemary and welcome. Good luck with your Hawthorn Flower Essence xx

[@vivianvivian4672]

Hello Terri, so happy I found you. You are a fountain of wonderful knowledge. I've been interested in herbs, plants, etc for years/decades. Now, in my 70's, I think now more than ever to have this knowledge about herbs and plants - natural products is so important . I look forward to more viewings with you. Please stay safe and well. Happy trails from Georgia in the US.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hey Vivian - how are you? I agree, now is the time to start learning about natural remedies and herbal medicine. WE must all take responsibility for our own health instead of giving our power away. Best Wishes to you too.

[@katrin462]

Plantain tea and cough syrup were what we got in Germany as kids for colds!

[@janicemartin1580]

This has been my goto herb for many years. It is great for insect bites, fevers, and tooth infections! Tried & tested with so many ailments or wounds. It goes into my shingles lotion along with lemon balm and chamomile. Added bonus is that the leaves are fabulous in salads or on sandwiches. Perhaps a little bitter but my adjective is green. It just tastes green. 💚

[@L.MicheleB]

Hi Terry, I make salves with my plantain. Works WONDERS for cuts and things.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think it is a miracle herb. Slán Lus in Irish - Herb of Health because it is so beneficial.

[@stellaqaustralia]

I always wanted to have a weed farm when I grew up. Now I’m up, I’ve got the weeds, just need the farm 😁✌️🇦🇺

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Sometimes things come the wrong way round!😀 It will sort itself out i'm sure.

[@dw3403]

There is such a thing as a mini farm.

[@SAROXBAND]

I love your magical and educational channel! Thank you for not pulling the weeds! You are so right they are so useful! Also they are regenerating the soil! 🥰🌹❤️

[@susannedd3093]

My husband and I loved this! Inspired us to use the plantain in our garden. Thank you! Lovely setting!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad to hear that.

[@courtneytrent3714]

I am so inspired. I love the gem you shared about it's bitterness being good for digestive system. Praise God‼️🎯💯

[@hetty2974]

Hello terri, I really do love that you too say you don't like weeding. And just how important our weeds(wild plants )are for us,, I know we can never stop learning about all these very important precious plants, im so grateful to you for your films,thankyou so much, xx😊

[@Cronezonetarot]

A little nip of digestive tonic sounds lovely. I shall try it. What a wealth of benefits this plant bring to us. I knew of some but by no means all. Terri, I love your posts and get so much from them. Thank you very much indeed.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Lyn for your kind words. Plantain is definitely one of the wonder herbs for sure!

[@JennyTownsend-k4z]

The Cat's inside that bright yellow furniture. I want that cat as a friend for my cat.

[@imogenbespokesewing2968]

You are lovely! Plantain is also called way bread , if I'm out walking in the countryside I love to make a mini wrap with it and include some other foraged green

[@rachelpeacock6674]

Your information on plantain is mind blowing! Thank you!

[@rockreader4298]

Danu, Thank you and Bless Your Heart, for your unpretentious way and willingness to share this basic, vital information about plants to help our lives.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you - you are very welcome!

[@markjohnson543]

We have used plantain so many times to draw out impurities from cuts and wounds. It is amazing.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Same here xx

[@andreacroft6133]

Here in Victoria, BC, Canada we have the broadleaf variety as well as the narrow leaf variety

[@terrafirma75]

Hi Andrea! I’m in Saskatchewan but grew up on the west coast of BC. 👋🏻

[@lindastrang6755]

@@terrafirma75 Hi :) I grew up in Vic but now in Alberta. I was just wondering if I remember plantain from Victoria or somewhere here. But after Andres's comment I think it was in Victoria. I am sure we have it in Alberta too but not in my yard..

[@joycedudzinski9415]

In my small flower garden I noticed this green growth and I left it alone. Now it threw up some stems with seeds and it is the plantain narrow leaf. Though it's a weed, I'm leaving it alone.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Good idea - Plantain is so beneficial and good for pollinators and insects too xx

[@jeanburgin160]

I have this plant in my yard and so delighted to learn how beneficial and healing it is.

[@wellbeingpromotor1157]

Blessings from Romania!

[@louisetrimble3490]

I love both plantains. Here in the US its called white mans feet! It came over with the first settlers.

[@truthseeker6384]

​@Jessica Emmel In West Virginia, the locals pronounce it 'Plantun'....with the T being softly pronounced. It was actually while staying in WV, that I learned about this amazing herb. Some of the older folks there cook up a big pot of the leaves and eat them like turnip greens. While I was there my cat was stung by a yellow jacket....thankfully I had just boiled down some of the leaves. I quickly mixed a tablespoon with some goat milk powder.....she lapped it down and the bee venom didn't give her one bit of a problem!!

[@summerbreeze1955]

Thank you Terri I am so enjoying your new found channel so right up my street. And those two little guys oh 3 with moggie just make my day luv n light x

[@sallylunamoth5542]

Ah Plantain...The Foxes dig it up in our garden...They obviously Know it's good for Health 🦊🧡 Great Informative Video Teri Thank You...Also Loved to See the Dogs enjoying the Sun🌞🐶🐶☘💚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I made most of the sun and now we are back to rain!!

[@matolittleelkwells5377]

As a Lakota my people have uses herbs and various plant's as medicine for thousands of year's and I find your knowledge of such medicine refreshing I have rarely encountered someone who is so willing to share your knowledge especially on such a large scale I subscribed to your channel and plan to share your channel I would also like to say how youthful you are and how amazing you look have a blessed day

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Welcome to the channel and thank you for subscribing. Honoured to have you here xx

[@marilynroberts6644]

Greetings Terri, oh yes, another of our herbal ' saviors ' ! I don't think I've ever seen the narrow leaf before ! This is another I've had to plant myself. In the desert where I am it's so dry even common weeds need assistance ! It's all worth it, I'm slowly growing my own apothecary.💜🌿💜 Many blessings my friend.

[@suzannecranny9838]

I have also used the dried seeds , ground up, added as a baking 'flour'- delicious!

[@dagmargross6064]

This is so useful to know! I knew Plantain is good for wounds, but didn't know all the other uses it has. Thank you so much, Terri!

[@champ8899]

Absolutely wonderful messages and I kindly thank you!!

[@mjrussell414]

We have the broad leaf variety here in Ontario where I live. It is actually a beautiful plant. Very lush. I have made a salve and should make some more. I’m sure it would be good for any kind of first aid and certainly sunburn, which I do try harder not to get than I did when I was younger. I know the native Canadians have used it as a poultice for wounds. I love my weeds. I have a good sized property and try to keep things fairly tidy, but not extreme. I love when mullein just pops up somewhere. I’ve used that to make a tincture though I haven’t had to use it yet. I have thistles growing tall in a few spots and I can’t being myself to destroy them in a nod to my Scottish grandpa. I no longer yank up my beloved dandelions. I meant to infuse some petals in coconut oil but forgot. Next year. My dad eats purslane and lamb’s quarters and my grandma talked about how they did that during the war.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You sound blessed Marilyn, a wonderful property

[@louloustreasuretrove2122]

I am so happy to hear about this Plantain. Very great to know and hear. THANK YOU for sharing!

[@danielforde-pogson]

Wow - that's amazing. I'll never dig up my plantains again - except to heal me!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Good! Glad to hear that.🙏

[@brendarowe984]

I love your video's I love how you explain things and your accent is bonus :) I wish we were neighbors

[@helenfay9465]

What a delicious video. Hello from Portugal and a fellow wild plant affectionado! I feel the same about all my wild medicinal friends. It drives my partner who likes strimming crazy... Plantain was the first plant I taught to my son many years ago as a very small child. He called it "the magic plant" 💚🌱💚 I've subscribed. Thank you for this wonderful educational work you're doing! 🙏✨️

[@kyletomorug6780]

This is awesome! Thank you Irish garden Mama! Yaay

[@sashaarr7122]

God knew that I needed to find your channel. Such a beautiful video. I know about the healing herbs but your explanation is so amazing. I now have more confidence in how to prepare the natural herbs around us. God bless you and your family and I so look forward to purchasing your book

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Lots of mysterious things happening these days - glad you found us. xx

[@ksteed1167]

This grows abundantly on our acre, and now i'm very encouraged to harvest and consume this wonderful plant rather than letting it go to waste!

[@manuelgoyanes4177]

I’m so glad you showed this English herb. I just ordered 1000 seeds. I look forward to adding it to my Florida garden!

[@brendatewari8469]

Hi where do you order the herbs from. I would love to buy the seeds as well

[@osmacice]

I love this all rounder

[@mollymac8678]

I started growing ‘weeds’ in our garden last year as we have a tortoise and they live on them and I wanted our own supply for it..so I don’t have to be on the lookout for them when I’m walking the dog all the time..she loves plantain and I’m amazed at all the health benefits you’ve mentioned so I’ll be planting more seeds to try some tea 👍..just discovered your channel and find this fascinating..

[@gailland5308]

I started growing weeds in my garden too.

[@nicemomasmr]

Such a generous little plant, makes my little green heart feel lke its going to burst 💚 Hugs to your 4-legged angels and thank you for another excellent video.

[@debbieconnelley342]

Thank you once again for such an informative video!! You always give simple, easy to understand knowledge of the plants you speak of. I also love your outfit!!! Beautiful colors and what looks like linen fabric. You’re very beautiful and full of wonderful information!!! 😊🌻👩‍🌾❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

thank you Debbie!

[@lindawilliams7682]

Thank you for the wonderful information on plantain. I will be using it faithfully my yard is full of it. Bless you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings Linda!

[@billmcwhorter7050]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is such a lost art that we need to get back to.

[@miriam4091]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us - we have a much better appreciation of plants, flowers AND weeds! Luv your puppies too - very cute....(Canada)

[@JM-jd7yp]

Wow.. what a fantastic video. I am a gardener and l think the longer you spend in nature the more you become sensitive to plants and their healing properties. I obviously have to weed in the gardens I tend but I just feel that there are no weeds only herbs and each one is precious. I definitely learned watching this and your husband's experience is proof of the efficacy of plantain. I will definitely be using plantain in the future and it was kind of you to share this knowledge . Thank you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

"Each one is precious" I believe that to be true and Plantain is especially beneficial. x

[@JM-jd7yp]

Thank you for your kind reply. I have just ordered your first book on weeds. I am looking forward to reading it and thank you for being a guardian of these plants. 😊😊😊

[@prairrie]

I have a large plantain in a pot it's wild but iv always loved it and didn't know why. Thank you for sharing .

[@anamcarafrequencies]

Wow, I have this growing all over my new home. Delighted to have found this video as I felt it was really important plant for me but had no idea why. Thank you for sharing your wisdom Terri.

[@sandybateman2504]

Blessings to you Terri. 30 years ago l was bitten by a white tail spider. The sting eats at the flesh. It took months to heal. It was hideous and unbearably itchy. Every year around the time of the original sting , it flares up and the cycle starts again. Two days ago it flared up . I put a spit poultice of plantain over the entire area and secured it with a big bandage. The swelling has gone . Zero itching . Also the area of the initial sting has been revealed. It’s sitting a bit proud . I’m using calendula salve to settle it down. This revelation of yours is like a miracle. I’m thinking that next year it will not flare up again. Thank you so much. ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

How interesting and strange. We don't have those spiders here TG. Hopefully the Plantain has sorted it out for you xx

[@sharonkaseweter8506]

Hello Terri, I grew up with the great plantain knowledge thanks to my dad.. He had a patch of ground dedicated to them and some of the leaves were 6 inches around.. looking forward to learning more about the little guy ..Thanks for the share

[@hellooutthere8956]

Her garden is amazing.

[@tedbomba6631]

Just stumbled upon your website and I am hooked ! I look forward to watching and listening to you share your knowledge with me. This has become one of those lucky days for me that expand and open my mind to receive new ways to see the world around me and to benefit from the wisdom of others. Thank you !

[@kristepioneerprincess]

My favorite and the first medicinal herb I taught my children to find and use.

[@renata_of_the_craft]

This video has just come to me at the right time. I wanted to make a balm using plantain, but could not find the particular plant with the long narrow leaves anywhere round where I live. The council and the housing association are both very thorough when it comes to anything weed-like. So I have ordered some seeds and will grow these wonders myself and plant them out to enrichen the area and my garden, and my health. Thank you for this great and informative video.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome!

[@mirian593]

You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing this. Love from england xx Miriã

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much Miria

[@theresalee9392]

Thank you and I hope you have a wonder filled day!

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

Im glad i found this, i have plantain all over the yard! Purslane too. ❤

[@patricialumpkin2204]

They say that the plants growing around you are the plants you need; we have tones of herb roberts and horse tail! We also have plantain and lots of more many wonderful herbs; this year I did 3 weeks of dandelion stems (about 10) that you chew, I really felt my liver and gallbladder working. Love and light

[@StandingStonesHealing]

Lovely discussion of plantain, Terri. I've used it in the past as a spit poultice, but did not realize all of its powers and never thought to make tea of it. And, since I never pull it, I have some in the garden right now. Many thanks, Terri!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you enjoyed the video and can now work with Plantain in a deeper way.

[@Wendyann1100]

Just found you today. I'm from Nova Scotia. I'm going to love your channel. ❤😃

[@tracyleal2609]

Me too, eastern shore. Yard full of this.

[@Artiste-Alchemist]

Fantastic. Thanks so much.. Can't wait to pick and try some. You see this stuff everywhere. Mother nature - absolute wonder. 🥰🙏🕉️💖

[@Christopherjames1B2G]

I have plenty of plantain I just need to learn to use it. Thank you.

[@trevordeane3940]

Thanks for the valuable information.Next time I am in Ireland I must make an effort to visit you or failing that order one of your books. May the energy of The Universe shine upon you.

[@davidthomson802]

I've put a cease-and-desist order on my wife's digging plantain out of the lawn to please the neighbours. We do eat this stuff but having not had a wise woman in our pasts we move forward with trepidation, even here in Niagara, which is no longer the paradise it once was. I'll move slowly but will eventually try leaking or stuffing this stuff into the various holes in my head.

[@edmundramsay6032]

This looks like a thin leaves plantain are the broad leaves plantain just as effective

[@kimberkimKC]

😄

[@dowe9196]

My first assignment studying Chinese herbs was to find and report on this lovely herb. Once you are aware, you can’t stop seeing them.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So true! Then you start to take care of the land and become concerned about what could happen and then you become an advocate and your love affair is underway!😀

[@joannethorburn3145]

My late husband's Granny told stories of a plant her Grandmother put on a cut she got and how it stopped bleeding and closed it up. She always regretted not asking what it was. I bet this was it.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It could have been, or it might have been Comfrey

[@nancyrhodenizer1777]

Most likely comfrey

[@loismegin8036]

Or possibly yarrow! My husband’s hand on the back side got torn up by briars the other day. It was dripping blood. He made a poultice with some powdered yarrow and water. Within two minutes after application it had completely stopped bleeding and it closed up wonderfully fast. Thank you for sharing so many uses for plantain that I did not know about. We have both the broad leaf and the one you have. I make a plantain infused oil. It works wonderfully on bruises.

[@MsGaella]

Also there is broadleaf plantain and narrow leaf.I have both.The broadleaf is mild in taste.

[@lv2224]

Thank you for reminding about my first love 💗 plants 🌱💚

[@krazedvintagemodel]

I remember this plant from my childhood, recently read about it and found it in my driveway! My gardening style is similar to yours, full of volunteers whose purpose I have yet to discover! Peace and Blessings 🌱🪴🌻🌳

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Peace and blessings to you too. And all the fun you will have getting to know those volunteers😂 xx

[@JB-pd4ni]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful summer day, and all your knowledge. I have a broadleaf plantain in my yard and I would never pull any of it. Love your 4 legged kiddos!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you JB