Alpine plantain
Plantago alpina · Plantaginaceae
Alpine plantain
Plantain alpin
Plantago alpina
Plantaginaceae
Traditionally used
Alpine plantain shares the steadying gifts of its lowland kin. An infusion of the leaves fortifies the stomach and intestine, loosens catarrh, and helps clear the body of metabolic burden that settles into gouty, rheumatic stiffness. The bruised leaves are also laid on slow-healing wounds, bruises, and sprains, and a tisane of the seeds moves a sluggish bowel gently.
In three languages
Français — Le plantain alpin partage les vertus rassurantes de ses parents des plaines. Une infusion des feuilles fortifie l'estomac et l'intestin, dénoue le catarrhe et aide le corps à se défaire de la charge métabolique qui se fixe en raideurs goutteuses et rhumatismales. Les feuilles froissées s'appliquent aussi sur les plaies lentes à guérir, les contusions et les entorses, et une tisane des graines relance doucement un intestin paresseux.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
European phytotherapy — glucosides, potassium salts, mucilage
Kept alongside