Genus: Plantago
Species: Major
Habitat: Tallgrass Prairie
Chemical ingredient: Apigenin
Preparation: Poultice
Poultice is a dampened mixture, which is applied on the part of the body, which needs the remedy. Fresh or dried herbs are used as poultice. They are placed between two pieces of gauze and applied on the area, which is to be cured .If you are using fresh leaves, stems or roots, then you should break them or crush them before utilizing them. If dried herbs are being used, then a little warm water can be added to the herbs, which are either finely chopped or powdered. After the mixture is ready to use, spread the paste into gauze.
Bind the gauze poultice to the area which is affected, a light cotton bandage can be used for this purpose and after binding it to the affected area, you can keep it warm with a hot water bottle.
Uses: poison ivy, tick bites, flea bites, dermatitis, snake bites, knife cut, axe wound
Sources:
http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/plantago-major.html
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