Plantain is also referred to (although less commonly) as wagbread and rippleseed. The botanical scientific name for broadleaf plantain is Plantago major. Long or narrow-leaf plantain is also a wild edible, and medicinal weed that grows in most regions of the United States. Broadleaf Plantain History Infusions or tinctures are typically recommended to be administered no more than three times per day to adults who are given three milligram doses. Possible Plantain Side Effects

The expectorant properties in plantain can make it an effective ingredient in natural remedies designed to reduce the secretion of mucus into airways, when a person is suffering from the common cold, bronchitis, tonsillitis, asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, and lung infections. How to Use Broadleaf Plantain Wound Washes, Salves, and Infusions It has long been used as a remedy for stomach and bowel infections, as well as urinary tract infections, and because the herb has antispasmodic and demulcent effect it can be used to soothe irritation and reduce spasms in relation to colic in infants and young children.Having tried other shampoos for hair growth, and possibly minimizing hair falling out, I stumbled upon Plantur 39, I started using them and initially it felt good, as I like the smell, and it didnt seem like any harsh chemicals are inside this, so it was a thumbs up. We are talking about the business of healing your scalp, possibly after a lifetime of abuse! Please, please give yourself months for this healing work. And eat sauerkraut every day. You could use this same delivery when treating sunburn as well as poison ivy, oak, and sumac, or opt to use a healing salve made out of the broadleaf plantain plant for a long-lasting and solid topical treatment.

Plantain is a perennial plant that grows from the early spring through the late fall. The leaves on the broadleaf plantain plant are fairly egg-shaped or oval. The edges are wavy yet smooth. The leaves grow in a basal rosette shape.

Wishing you a great 2016. I just wanted to share my story with you regarding the rye flour shampoo recipe. Iam based in London and I am a male. I had a really sensitive scalp and had issues with dandruff for the past many years. I tried every shampoo expensive to organic. All herbal and other alternate options. So many oils just to solve my issue. I went to many dermatologists they gave me medication and gels but all in vain. I came across your blog while googling a remedy that could solve my issue. Its been 2 months and I cant imagine iam so happy and feels like I have a new scalp on my head.. No dandruff , no itching or flaking no dryness its just all so normal. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your blog and its like an inspiration for me . By the way I use rye flour (wholemeal) and it works great for me… Early Christians considered broadleaf plantain to be symbolic of the path devout followers traveled as they went forth to spread the gospel. I can imagine how hard having an ongoing problem with dandruff is though, as I have had other battles with bits of my body where it feels like nothing, nothing is going to work. It is defeating and depressing. Conditions hair and scalp: Conditioners with yucca extract have several benefits. Gonzalez explains the yucca can "help moisturize your hair, strengthening it and potentially preventing hair fallout."

Broadleaf plantain tea dosage is recommended for no more than three cups a day for adults. This recommendation is based upon the tea being made from about ½ of a teaspoon (approximately 3 grams) of either fresh or dried leaves and a standard coffee cup filled with water. You can eat every part of the broadleaf plantain plant. The younger the leaves, the better most folks think they taste. But, in a survival situation, the flavor of a safe and wild edible will be far less important than the nutrient value it can provide for your body.Each shoot is roughly the shape and height of a pencil. It has a coarse and granular texture and very tiny green flowers. Anyway, again, journey continued to searching for what works. I came across another similar hair product, in a soap form (Called Taoist Soap) designed for the scalp and use for hair. I'm not related for that company, but i must say, only in the second month, I can already see my hair falling rate is decreased, I almost have no hair falling in the shower or bed anymore. Only thing I changed was using this soap 2-3 times a week, and then use normal fragrance free shampoo on other days. I am a male and over 40.

The salve is also a great natural anti-wrinkle night cream or chest rub when battling a cold or respiratory infection. Work a lather on the bar and then run this through your hair. You will find that not much is needed so apply sparingly. Start off with a small amount and then work in more as required. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. Soothing scalp mask: Applying a hair product with yucca extract on your scalp has many benefits, says Joseph, "due to yucca root extract being an antioxidant that prevents cell damage caused by free radicals and an anti-inflammatory."Please read more about the wonderful world of our skin and experiments in no products, but lots of healthy bacteria here. Supports shinier strands: Antioxidant-fed hair is healthier hair, and healthier hair means shiny hair.