Medicinal plantain

Perennial herbaceous weed plant - medicinal plantain. In folk medicine, both leaves and seeds are used. Contains many useful acids and vitamins. As the name suggests, plantain grows along roads, but you can find it in meadows and forests.

Improves gastric secretion. It is successfully used in the treatment of ulcers and other diseases of the stomach. Plantain tincture increases appetite, improves performance. Recently, developments are underway for its use during bronchitis and tuberculosis. Plantain decoction has an antibacterial and healing effect on open wounds.

It is necessary to collect plantain in ecologically clean places and be sure to rinse it thoroughly. The collection of leaves is carried out throughout the summer, and the seeds - during the ripening period. You can also buy medicinal plantain at the pharmacy.

Plantain leaves are dried in a dryer quickly at a temperature of 50-60 ° C, if dried slowly, then they will turn black and will not be suitable for use. Done correctly, the resulting dried leaves are odorless and have a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Various dishes are prepared from plantain leaves - soups, salads, cereals. Seasonings and sauces are made from plantain seeds.

Plantain porridge recipe

You will need: 250 ml water, 10 plantain leaves, 2 medium onions, 4 eggs, 2 bell peppers, salt to taste.

Rinse plantain leaves, onion and bell pepper under running water and chop finely. Beat eggs, mix with chopped vegetation, add water and salt to taste. Place in a preheated oven up to 200 ° C for 15-20 minutes.