...Poultices and More Organs Systems Affected: skin, blood, mucous membranes, throat, lungs, bladder and urinary tract, gut, gallbladder, liver and eyes. Medicinal Properties: Vulnerary: Plantain's vulnerary action calms irritated tissues and has an intense drawing ability, helping to suck out dirt or venom, bring a blister or pimple to a head, or extract a deeply-imbedded splinter or bee stinger. Expectorant: In cases of upper respiratory infection and irritated cough, plantain leaf’s expectorant properties help the body expel mucus. Diuretic: Plantain has a mild diuretic effect, and its aucubin content boosts the kidneys’ uric acid production. These properties, along with its cooling, soothing, antiseptic effects, make it a good ingredient in blends for cystitis and urinary tract infections. Demulcent: Plantain’s combination of toning tannins and soothing demulcent properties makes it a good
remedy both internally and externally for any sore or irritated condition. Astringent: Plantain helps to tone and tighten tissues both external skin and the internal mucus membranes. Inflammation Modulator: Generally inflammation
is energetically hot-natured so the cooling and soothing properties of plantain can be useful for acne, also working well as a mouthwash for inflamed gums or canker sores. Antiseptic: Plantain can help fight bacteria in cases of open wounds and is also Continued page 16
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