Broadleaf Plantain

Broadleaf Plantain is a perennial broadleaf plant that that should be in every home growers garden. Not only is this a vital wild edible plant for overall good health, this wild weed can be used to treat chronic diarrhea as well as digestive tract disorders. Broadleaf plantain is packed with nutrients and is safe to ingest. If a person chomps on some fresh leaves, these can be applied to the skin to treat minor burns, insect bites or open wounds. Seeds can be eaten raw or cooked and also can be ground into a meal and mixed with flour. Dried leaves make a healthy herbal tea.