Plantago, Che Qian Cao
FUN FACTS BN: (plantago asiatica) AKA 車前草 (Che Qian Cao), plantain, ripple grass, rib wort, rib grass. CONSTITUENTS Aucubin (anti-microbial), allantoin (cellular growth and tissue regeneration), and mucilage (pain reliever). Plantain is an astringent. High in calcium, vitamins A, C, and K. USES/BENEFITS The young leaves can be eaten raw in a salad. Older leaves, seed, and root can be washed…
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