Botanical Name: Plantago major

Part Used: Fresh leaves

Ingredients: Fresh cultivated Plantain leaves , organic cane alcohol (75%).

Herb menstruum ratio: 1:2

Servings: 15-60 per 1 oz bottle.

Serving Size: 15-60 drops (0.5-2ml).

Suggested Use: Add 15-60 drops (0.5-2ml) to 1 ounce of water 2-3 times/day or as suggested by your healthcare practitioner.

About: Plantain leaf (Plantago major) tincture contains fresh plantain leaves cultivated with organic methods on our micro farm in beautiful Mount Shasta, California. They are carefully hand harvested in summer at their peak potency and tinctured fresh in organic cane alcohol.

Plantain leaf has a rich tradition in Western herbalism and is most known as an herbal drawing agent topically. It has many medicinal virtues and healing actions as a cooling anti-inflammatory, soothing astringent and vulnerary herb. Internally, in tincture and tea form, plantain leaf has affinity for soothing and healing inflamed mucus membranes body wide. It soothes respiratory inflammation and moves phlegm and can be used for both sinus congestion and lower respiratory conditions. For the digestive tract, plantain heals inflamed mucosa and can support the healing of leaky gut, ulcers and other inflammatory conditions.

Plantain also has mild anti-microbial and moderate bioflim busting action. Traditional use and scientific studies suggest it has the ability to break down bacterial biofilms, which are protective layers that help pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and Borrelia burgdorferi (the Lyme-causing bacteria) become chronic infections. Making plantain a valuable remedy for chronic conditions associated with biofilms, like sinusitis and Lyme disease.

Plantain can also support dental health. As a dental rinse or mouth wash, plantain tincture mixed with water can support overall gum health and dental hygiene. It can aid in the healing of periodontal disease.