The Most Common Backyard Weed & the MANY ways to use it- Meet Broadleaf Plantain!!

#herbalism #homesteading #plantain
Hi friends,
Meet Broadleaf Plantain! It is very common throughout the country and I’d like to introduce you to it!
Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major)
Herbal Actions-
Anti-inflammatory: These herbs help the body to combat inflammations.
Astringent: Astringents contract tissue and can reduce secretions and discharges.
Demulcent: Herbs that are usually rich in mucilage and can soothe and protect damaged or inflamed tissue.
Diuretic: Herbs that increase the flow of urine and help in the removal of toxins from the system
Expectorant: Herbs that assist the body in expelling excess mucous from the respiratory system
Voulnerary: Herbs that aid in tissue healing.
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[@Jenn_OfAllTrades]

My grandfather used plantain on his leg to cure a patch of skin cancer he had, back in the 90s! We call it Llantén

[@denniskowskie6748]

When I was a very young boy I had hit my smallest finger with a hammer and lost the nail. It had gotten considerably infected. My grandmother was visiting and she told me to go outside and get a weed that looked like a big spoon. It was the broadleaf plantain. She wrapped it around my finger, put a piece of tape around it to hold it in place. Within a few days all the infection wad gone and it heeled very quickly. Your videos are inspiring. Thanks

[@PartTimePermies]

My 3 year old (almost 4!!!) has known about plantain for a year: "For bee stings and bug bites". Between that, autumn olive, rose hips, and "heart plant" (wood sorrel)-those are her favorites and the first ones she has learned to identify.

[@TheHoneystead]

This makes my heart happy!

[@Romans828girl]

I love me some wood sorrel. Best thing in the world for a UTI.

[@corissahowell]

i had no idea until about 10 years ago what wood sorrel actually was. but as a child i was drawn to it and would sit outside and eat it because of its sour taste. lol.

[@jenagarcia1728]

awwwwwwwwwwww

[@crazychickenladyhomestead6918]

It also pulls items. My husband had surgery a few years ago on his clavicle and had a knot of suture stuck in his skin for at least 2 years. I tried pulling it out to no avail. Then, I had the idea to put plaintain root tincture on a bandaid overnight. It came out easily the very next day. I just wanted to push a little to try again with tweezers, and it popped right out. Great for splinters, too. That example just astonished me.

[@jenagarcia1728]

wow

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

WOW, thanks for sharing!

[@katiebee6216]

Since I live in a townhome with only common areas that are chemically sprayed and also used by animals, I decided several years ago to grow broad leaf and narrow leaf plantain plants in a pot under a grow light. They did very well. I have made salve for bug bites and skin irritations. My kids live away from me, but I have given them little jars. One young grandson has called it “Oma’s special medicine” and asks for it for mosquito & other bug bites.😂

[@TheHoneystead]

Awww you’re an Oma! That is so adorable!

[@OrganicMommaGA]

That is fantastic! I grew up with an Oma, too - and now my Mom is Oma to my children. Sounds like "Oma's Special Medicine" is special, indeed!

[@jenagarcia1728]

such a smart sweet Oma

[@AK-st1vn]

I know it's been a while. But AMEN! Please bring God and His many blessings into EVERY video. I praise God for you!

[@mschele64]

Plantain was the first herb I foraged. My grown boys and even my husband 😮swear by the salve for bites and poison ivy. The seed heads of the narrow leaf variety are even more fun. Wrap the stem around itself just below the head, aim at a sibling, and pop the head off! They’ll fly several feet 😂

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

I remember when I was about five years old, my older brother fell into a patch of stinging nettles, on our farm. My parents packed him with broadleaf plantain, tied together with handcerchieves if that is how you write it. 🤪 My first lesson in herbalism. Now I have my own little shop in my own little farm and plantain is always in my salves and creams. 🌱

[@TheHoneystead]

Love it!!

[@KimberlySafi-sk7qj]

That was our daughters first experience also, we were buying plants at the farm and she was being helpful picking up some that fell on the ground and it was both of our first intro to nettles and plantain. She has loved both since!

[@patriciagasaway3567]

I use plantain and make a tea. After it cools I strain and store the liquid in the refrigerator for a week or so. It is wonderful to get rid of the itch of poison ivy. Just use a cloth or cotton pad to cover the itchy patches. It stops the itch right away. Reapply as needed.

[@et6493]

I just found your channel and subscribed Located on the Mississippi golf coast in the bayou. Everyone tells me I need to weed my garden and I have to tell them this is food and medicine along with chicken feet😂 What people call weeds are more nutritious than what is sold in the supermarkets👍

[@mevsm1]

Hahaha, I

[@Daisy-zz1hv]

OH WOW!! 😲 I want my cabinets to be filled like yours. 🤩 I am just starting my journey to better health. 💪🏻 Thank you for the wonderful videos. 💛

[@darleneclark6098]

I've made several salves. Plantain is always my base, then I add others depending on what I'm looking for. I use. Calendula, comfrey, oregano, thyme, lavender, dead nettle vit E to preserve, and a few drops of tea tree oil. I actually cleared a staff infection I had on my face from butchering chickens a few weeks ago(unfortunately poop happens) I remember it splashing on my face and thinking omg I have to wash, but then we we're so focused on getting the job done I didn't remember until several hours later(so gross I know). Anyway Dr said staff and gave me a prescription. I decided I'd try my salve first, and it worked in three days!!!! I was so impressed and no antibiotics necessary yay

[@jenagarcia1728]

wow

[@nanaphyl5142]

Could you include the recipe for your salve?

[@nanaphyl5142]

And do you use stinging nettle leaf or root?

[@darleneclark6098]

@@nanaphyl5142 not stinging nettle, dead nettle

[@darleneclark6098]

@@nanaphyl5142 unfortunately, I don't measure. I do it by eye sorry.

[@pattycakes6058]

We have made plantain ointment for year, always harvesting from the edge of the garden. My youngest granddaughter would throw a fit when we would try to use any medicine on her till my oldest granddaughter told her it was Grammy's magic green medicine and that's what it's been called at my house ever since

[@georgemcduffey2622]

I've been using plantain for years with stings and bites; This past year I learned it and its narrow-leafed cousin can be added to "cold/allergy remedy teas". I make one with pine needles/violet leaves/turkey-tail/plantains/honey. Works like a charm, treating symptoms and cause...and it tastes better than one might think.

[@sherihicks1427]

I'm a big fan of plantain, and the nice thing is, it's everywhere! Our family has a big campout on Independence Day, and my 12-year-old grandson was walking barefoot to the pond, and stepped on a bee. My son had brought nothing to help (🙄) so we used a plantain poultice, and it never swelled or hurt again!

[@corissahowell]

we ALWAYS make sure to have a plantain tincture on hand. we use it for all kinds of skin irritants and bites. my son (his 31st birthday is tomorrow) will even come to our house and harvest it from our yard (we are a chemical free zone) and makes his own for his family. i have also added with some comfrey oil and made a salve from them. its really great stuff!

[@beesonlangeland7196]

Yes, I love making plantain salve and have done this for a few years. It love it (I am also a beekeeper). I have used it as small gifts for friends and family 😊.

[@apocalypsegardens]

Back in Indiana, my brother and I used to forage plantain, dandelions and add water to it. We called it "making beer" because we were silly little children. Little did we know, we were technically making remedies. We weren't allowed to drink it. Lol

[@HeatherNaturaly]

Greater Plantain is my rabbits favorite green feed.

[@dannyingram6182]

I absolutely love your videos. Thanks for sharing. All medicines come from herbs and plants. My grandfather also was a commercial beekeeper . Was a great friend of Walter T Kelly. Out of Kentucky. We lived in Ross County Ohio. My grandfather was Beecher Ingram a very rare name. He was very connected with Earth and taught me alot. God bless to you.

[@caydancebloom]

I was having a hard time finding it in a place that wasn’t under threat of doggy walks. I went scouring the back yard for it and finally saw a little bit. I told my sister to inform the landscaping guy to “stop cutting the grass, I want the weeds to grow.” This brought about some curious questions. Sometimes I enjoy looking crazy because it leads to educational opportunities.

[@jojow8416]

Oh, I can attest to the power of plantain. I was bit by a yellow jacket and instantly found plantain. I chewed it, placed it on the bite area and the throbbing was gone in less than 2 min. This is just on of God's gifts to His children.

[@jenagarcia1728]

thanks

[@alanbiesemeier6930]

Nothing like Home Brewed tea to make a cold and damp day go by...

[@Angelchakra]

I got bitten by a horse fly in my house one night a few months ago and put plantain oil on the bites and it worked amazingly to really stop the pain and the itching afterwards. I used narrow leaved plantain though as we have more of that growing around here. Though just after I made the oil I found a patch of broadleaved plantain 😄 so I’ll use that next year! 😊 Kate x

[@TheHoneystead]

I also put it on tick bites!!

[@InvertsandOi]

I've read that narrow leaf plantain is actually more potent. I don't know how true that actually is, but I'm sure that it'll work great whichever one you have.

[@sydneykasmar]

Thanks. I'm so glad your video was recommended to me. There is plenty of plantain growing in my area and I now have a reason to appreciate it.

[@heidistoddard1588]

Hello there! Do you have a site that you sell your honey and salves on by chance~ Loved this video and thank you once again for sharing your knowledge! Blessings to you and yours~🕊

[@overbeefineart2974]

I made my first plantain salve this summer. I love it for any type of bug bites! It works wonders! My family knows where to go if they get any bites while outside. It’s so much better than anything you would get OTC.

[@patriciadavidson6441]

I have a hard time finding Plantain in Easter Oregon but my Daughter In Law had some in Woodburn where they live. I say this while visiting and seen this and she said it’s a weed,I said no it’s medicine. My Grandson potted it for me and I am saving the seeds so I can have a lot. This is amazing for mosquito bites. I am looking forward to making the salve next year. Thank you for ALL of your wonderful videos.

[@karenjones9422]

Thank you so much for showing how to do this! I made my first ever infusion of jewelweed and apple cider vinegar to make the ice cubes and one with olive oil for salve after that video. Now I'll have to make this one with plantain! I'd like to see how you make the salve also!

[@sharondavenport2190]

I absolutely love the benefits of plantain! My grandchildren call my plantain salve “ Grandma’s Magic Salve.” They ask for it all the time for boo-boos and bug bites. 😊😊

[@jennbama]

I made a plantain calendula salve for my bug bites. Omg it's awesome. Feels so good

[@samanthahoos9827]

I straining off infused honeys and filling tea bags while watching. Winter feels like it’s coming on fast now so I’m trying to dehydrate as many herbs as possible realizing I’ve used up all my sage tea bags. It’s my favorite herb to put on baking bread, cooking poultry and warming up with a cup of sage honey tea! 😊. I made comfrey oil and balm last month to the point people I share my creations with love how their aging skin looks and feels 10 minutes after use. 😊

[@sallyboothe911]

I do have lots of Plantain growing outside. You would not believe how much of it I have dug up over the years not knowing what it was. Now I let it grow and hopefully will use it to make a salve one day. Wish I could be at HOA, it would be such a treat to learn from all the awesome people who will be presenting there. Blessings from NE Mississippi 🙏🏻

[@belieftransformation]

Great information; thanks for sharing! Blessings to everyone 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@edwena6297]

I have both kinds of plantain growing all over the backyard. Have only made tea out of the dried leaves. Going to make a batch of salve & whatever I can with the wonderful plantain.

[@dellcooper2796]

My grandma taught me to use plantain as a young child. If I got a nettle sting we would look for broad leaf, or lance leaf plantain. Now that I am a grandma I teach my grandkids about plantain and many more plants. Plantain is my favorite though.

[@kathymyers1023]

I just used plantain along with comfrey and calendula for poison ivy. Helped with the itching and inflammation and healed relatively quickly.

[@TheHoneystead]

Those are lovely!

[@jessicafairfax_Bens_Bees]

I have patches of plantain all over my yard and at my families nursery. I've used it for bee and wasp stings for as long as I can remember. And I was definitely one to play with the seed when I was younger. Excellent native plant and awesome video Kaylee. Love your wisdom. Thank you for all you do.

[@TheHoneystead]

💛💛💛

[@debbiebrunssen8773]

I live in nebraska and on our farm homestead, I have so much, I used it recently on a nasty wasp sting. Along with apple cider vinegar ect. I do take it with me camping and store in my refrigerator. I also have new plants this fall coming up and need to go get some more picked and used. I think I may try and freeze dry a batch like I did to my spinach. I do love it on my skin too. Love love your show , always excited for a new video

[@GraceFilledHomestead]

I'm making salves too! What a blessing to have this gift given to us in our own spaces ❤ A few weeks ago a wasp stung me and the plantain took the swelling & burn away almost instantly.

[@TheHoneystead]

Isn’t it amazing!

[@esauer1014]

I have both narrowleaf and broadleaf in my yard and I love making this salve!!!

[@ameliahecker4230]

Omg you are a VERY classy lady :) your style is like, forest elegant 😂

[@TheHoneystead]

Bahaha #forestelegant

[@earthangel8730]

I just finished making Plantain Salve. So easy. I used some on a chronic itchy rash with sores on my shoulder and the itch was gone immediately and after 2 days the sores are nearly gone also. I marinated fresh torn and dry to the touch leaves in olive oil for 3 weeks in a jar on a sunny warm window ledge. The jar was lidded and the oil did not go rancid. I will cover with cheese cloth next batch. I used a mix of both broad and narrow leaf plantain. I also have a ½ gallon jar of mullein tincture marinating in a dark corner of my pantry too. It'll be ready to process in a few more weeks. Mullein offers great benefits for the lungs!

[@scheralgreider5406]

I made a plantain salve in January. I have both a broad leaf and a long narrow leaf. I mixed it with calendula and used fractionated coconut oil and bees wax. I air dried the plantain and calendula. Surgical gloves work much better.

[@terriwilson4984]

Will Bragg's Vinegar work as well as vodka? As I'm alcohol free... I adore You & Mom, you both remind me of how My Mom & I were... She passed 4 years ago, Miss Her Tremendously... We also have land with a beautiful creek So I forage also...Our Son is a Master Gardener, He works for a local Business on Sustainable Living. I canned with my Mom for years...We also have a Pick Your Own Blueberry farm, I simply Love every aspect on sustainable living. P.S. my husband & I have 10 grandsons & the last grandchild was a Little Girl, she loves everything about gardening. Sincerely Grateful for You Both!!! Terri

[@belindahopkins7875]

Thanks again 😊

[@OWK000]

A crock pot is usually a little too warm, some brands worse than others, but you can use them with an Inkbird thermometer switch, which will regulate temperature to a better range. Yogurt makers work. Some Instant Pots have a yogurt setting. I used to put jars under a black plastic pot in the sun and have to bring it in every night. Since I have been using the thermometer switch with the slow cooker, the quality of my oil maceration has really gone up and it is much quicker and less hassle. My oil doesn't get rancid and the herb essences seem better. Low consistent warm temperature is so superior. We have more narrow leaf plantain here. Noticed some of it in the photo with the broadleaf picking. I use it wilted fresh usually. Seems lackluster dry. We lose it in the summer heat and dryness. It is wet season/cool season plant around here, so it would be nice to preserve some.

[@jharvey93]

I made a simple salve this year with fresh plantain and coconut oil. A little bit goes a long way and I have used it a lot! Love this plant.

[@sowertosow]

Proverbs 30:5 KJV Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

[@shannonhenry3416]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I made several jars of plantain salve this year. 1st timer . Yesterday I was washing dishes and sliced the top of my thumb with a knife. I used the plantain salve I made on it! It stopped that irritating burn within minutes. And it’s like that cut isn’t even there today. No pain. No inflammation you can still see the cut… but it’s just that… 🥰👍♥️ And two weeks ago I seen the medical herbalism book on sale so I bought it! 😁 in the future I’ll try your crock pot method. I cooked my olive oil and plantain on low heat on my stove top for several hours. I love plantain ♥️ It’s really amazing! It tastes good too! IMO lol. ☺️

[@TheHoneystead]

Ohh ouch!! I’m glad you had that ready!!!!

[@theconners4682]

It also works great for spider bites!

[@dancnluc1]

I made plaintain salve awhile back.

[@betsybugsmith5324]

Unfortunately I know plantain well. I use it for bee and mosquito bites. I haven’t made salves yet. I just crush the fresh leaves and put on the affected area. I am going to try on chigger bites. Chiggers love me. They hamper my forging. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@TheHoneystead]

Soooo funny story! After that Jewelweed video.. I got into a chigger patch and used frozen jewelweed on the bites and it helped!

[@betsybugsmith5324]

@@TheHoneystead funny but not funny! Chiggers are vicious. At least you had the remedy on hand. I wish I could find jewelweed. I can find poison ivy without even looking. I’m not giving up yet. In the mean time I’ll try the plantain for chiggers. Witch hazel barely works. Nothing over the counter helps.

[@bryonygrealish6663]

I've done a calendula salves and am always sooooo pleased with how it works!! I have lots of plantain growing in my small yard. I haven't tried mych with it. Mostly I add it to smoothies when I'm feeling congested.

[@estherfilip3275]

I love using it fresh for infections as well

[@littleearth-steading3673]

Plantain is my go to salve, Along with yarrow!! I love a good green salve!! Although near me, the ribwort plantain is the more common one I see but we do have broadleaf too!

[@TheHoneystead]

I love yarrow!!! It’s a lovely plant for sure!!

[@rwally3able]

Thankyou!!!!!!!

[@fallenangel1330]

Plantain salve is my and my 7 year old’s go to for almost any skin issue. Whether it’s bug bites or minor scrapes. It’s probably his favorite herb yet. In tea form, it has an earthy flavor, but isn’t overall bad.

[@bradlafferty]

I’ve been making and using both broadleaf and narrow leaf plantain as a salve for years. Works like magic on anything bothering the skin. Good vid. You gave me some ideas for slow warming the leaves. Thanks.

[@kristindacus8642]

Plantain truly is a backyard miracle. I like to pair it with chickweed and dandelion too

[@barbararoyal6139]

I also love this plant and appreciate very much your inspiring presentation 🍃🕊️

[@Brendasan23]

I used to use plantain for mosquito bites

[@dawnback]

Thank you for all of the good info. I got my tee shirt yesterday thank you thank you

[@carolkantner1770]

Right there with ya on messes...if I didn't make a mess I'd think I was doing it wrong 😅. Love your channel

[@TheHoneystead]

Lol 😂

[@conradriffle8262]

Thanks for teaching us

[@cheriejenkins4758]

Yes I’m so excited to meet you!!

[@morgotha42]

during covid lockdowns I had to help a friend with a black widow bite. Plantain was all we had. It worked better than I had expected. but we used it as a poultice and a tea. In a normal situation GO TO THE ER! We were LUCKY!!! But if you cant get to an ER right away ya get this on it to help! But for the love of all things Get to an ER! I happen to be a certified herbalist. if we had not used enough my friend may have had a different result! so you ask how much is enough? I honestly dont know. We were Lucky!!!! any other time I would have skipped the plant all together and just got to the ER as fast as possible! but if your Hiking in the woods and its going to take you hours to get to a car use the plantain if you have it available!!

[@sarahross9869]

Hi Sarah here. I have both kinds of plantain in my yard. As a kid my sister and Would use the seeds for pretendtea.

[@mariaowen3425]

Woohoo!! Another great video

[@tristinchristenson6349]

Love this plant!

[@wallmachine8780]

Food 4 thought, the paint used on the glass measuring jugs is made from lead as well as certain glassware contains it.

[@aloras405]

I have the mountain states version and it has been so helpful!

[@debihediger4760]

We have a book for the north east, but do they have a book for the central coast of America, Or the south? And north west coast all the way from Baja California up to Washington?

[@kellyclemmer9715]

My husband found out that stinging nettle has stingers on the bottom of the leaves too 😂 I used plantain and he said “wow that actually works!” My 3 y/o daughter had a blister and I used some on that as well. She was so excited about mommy’s healing leaf! I really want to use some in oil or tincture. Would the tincture be a decent expectorant? I’m trying to find what I can harvest in my own backyard before buying other weeds 😂

[@karenhowk1455]

My plantain salve works great on my psoriasis. Almost better than the cream my doctor prescribed

[@TheHoneystead]

That’s wonderful!

[@cynthiabond6944]

Do you have a video showing us the start to finish plantain oil tgen turning it into a salve?

[@andreacooley9428]

❤❤❤

[@justinhighfield5200]

might want to add the word 'use' to the title, seems to be missing, love your work

[@cherylb.9766]

I would really like to know about doses for the diffrent types like salves, tinctures or edibles of not only plantain but all your different herbs. Is there a recommended amount, times per day or length of use that is most beneficial or not recommended to exceed? Thanks!

[@michelleevans3917]

@TheHomestead I’ve just watched a video where someone uses a French coffee press to filter infused oils and tinctures to stop it absorbing into the muslin fabric and wasting some of it. Have you tried that?

[@CaptainDanWolf]

Great video I have this stuff all over my property as well as wood sorrel, wild blackberry, wild strawberrry, white cover, violets, & red bud. What is a SAV Please? is it a tinkture?

[@Cheznrice]

I just watched your strawberry video and thought of a question. Have you ever or can your put the freeze dried 🍓 in a tea?

[@paularobinson2352]

I use it for a stop bleed, dried, and powdered. Just pour it on, and it works immediately. No band-aid necessary. I can't pick enough to keep up with my hubby, who is on blood thinners. I provide some for a friend who owns a restaurant. He likes it so well he had asked me for a burn salve of some sort. Does anyone have a good burn salve recipe?

[@christinaharmon8778]

What is the typical shelf life of the salve and the oil? We have lots of plantain here and I love it! Such a beautiful plant!

[@tonnia62]

I’m very interested in starting with herbal teas and medicine. What would be the top 5 plants to grow?

[@gailsanders7737]

Where do you find the large amber jars plz??

[@debzurawski8105]

So just to make sure I understand. There are ways, 1. slow and cool: 30 days in a cool dark place. 2. in a warm window for a couple days or in a crock pot for 36 hours .....Correct?

[@shannonf.5350]

The skin salve link is not working. I love your channel! You are so informative.

[@jwaltsmusic]

I use plantain in a wound care poultice…I will have to try making a salve.

[@paularobinson2352]

Great as a stop bleed when dried and powdered.

[@jwaltsmusic]

@@paularobinson2352 I haven’t tried that I usually use powdered yarrow.

[@user-ge8cl8tp9d]

What did you use for a reference for your alc% in the plantain tincture? If fresh I thought you needed more than 50%.

[@ebgbjo2025]

Unfortunately my yard doesnt have this growing in it. I do have a massive amount of Canadian thistle and am torn on how to get rid of it without ruining the other "weed" growing around it. What is the best way to plant this so it doesnt overgrow? Potted plant? A larger above ground planter?

[@vonnapier860]

Can other kinds of plantain be used the same way? I have plantain rugelii & ribwort plantain.

[@mochabanjo]

How good of a quality olive oil should be used for steeping the plantain?

[@oldworldmichigan705]

You are kinda awesome

[@dottief6057]

I am curious about when to harvest and if you use both large and small leaves?

[@samanthahoos9827]

I wrapped plantain around my fingers when I had poison ivy rash between my fingers and it was gone in an hour!

[@deborahdurkee7057]

What brand of olive oil do you use? Many have a veg oil added, up to 40% allowed by fda.

[@DCStarz1000]

Loved your video! (I'm about 3 1/2 hours from you - on the other side of Richmond) But tried to watch the skin salve via the link you posted - couldn't access it. Could you check this and update - please & thanks!

[@Barosunflower]

My tortoise likes it too 🐢

[@TheHoneystead]

Awww I had a pet turtle!!

[@Barosunflower]

@@TheHoneystead it’s one plant he can eat everyday 🐢