Plantain Leaf Paste

Directions: Apply a conservative amount to any burns, bug bites, stings, rashes, or any other skin issue. Repeat 2 to 3 times per day if needed. It has been known to stop the sting, burn or itch pretty much on contact. You be the judge for your own experience and we would love a Review on it.

This is a topical product only. (Side NOTE: It makes a very nice moisturizer as well.)

Ingredients: Plantain infused Grapeseed Oil, Pure Bees Wax

Safety Considerations: Plantain is perfectly safe topically, unless you are allergic to it. If taken internally there are some Safety issues to consider. In rare cases there could be an be an allergic reaction to it. Plantain can cause some uterine stimulation which can increase uterine activity. Internal use during pregnancy should be conservative and cautious. 

Topical Herbal Actions:
● Antibacterial
● Anti-inflammatory
● Antimicrobial
● Astringent

Etymology
The term Plantain is derived from the Latin planta which means “sole of
the foot” owing to the leaf’s flatness and shape. Ribwort refers to the
prominent veins (ribs) on the back of the leaves. The word wort is Old
English for plant. So, ribwort is rib plant or the plant with ribs.
Englishman’s footprint (or white man’s footprint as the native Americans 
used to call it) is related to the fact that the plant is an invasive species
from Europe and followed the white man wherever he went. The
American Indians didn’t seem to mind as they used the introduced plant
extensively in their own medicines. Interestingly, the Maori of New
Zealand, half a world away from the American Indians, called plantain
Englishman’s footprint as well.
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