Content
- Plantain - the three main species of robust perennial
- The main species of plantain
- Properties of the ribwort plantain
- Properties of the plantain
- Properties of the middle plantain
- Plantain - an old medicinal plant
- Tips
Plantain is a popular native herb
Plantain - the three main species of robust perennial
"King of the Way" - this name makes the plantain all honor. The plant, of which there are over 200 species, occurs on roadsides, in meadows and fields. Even frequent committing makes her not much. In Germany, three species of plantain play a major role.
The main species of plantain
In Germany, three species of plantain are common:
Properties of the ribwort plantain
It grows mainly on lush meadows. Its leaves are narrow and tapering. The short flower spike is brown to black and surrounded by a bright flower wreath of stamens. Ribwort plantain does not smell. The pollination is done by insects.
Properties of the plantain
This plantain species is particularly robust and grows even in small cracks. Often Breitwegerich occurs on footpaths. It forms small rosettes that lie close to the ground. The leaves are much wider than the ribwort plantain and do not stand upright. The flower spike is also black or brown. The bright wreath is missing in this species.
Properties of the middle plantain
Purely visually, the Middle Plantain seems to be a mixture of Spitz and Breitweger. Its leaves are not quite as narrow as the Spitzwegerichs. The flower spike is longer and wears a flower wreath of white, sometimes pink stamens. The flowering of the Middle Plantain exudes a lovely scent as the only representative of the plantain.
Plantain - an old medicinal plant
Plantain is an ancient medicinal plant that has been used for centuries and whose efficacy has been scientifically studied. As active ingredients it contains mucilage, sulfur, tannins and mineral salts. The application takes place internally as tea and externally as tincture.
Wegerich has proven itself in diseases such as:
The plant parts of all three types are used: roots, leaves, fruits and sap. Plantain must be consumed as soon as possible after collecting. If this is not possible, the plant parts are dried gently.
Tips
Due to its medicinal properties, plantain was named the medicinal plant of the year 2019. He is still the best known representative of plantain species.