Plantain Leaves (Plantago major) - Bulk

• Botanical Name: Plantago major
• Plant Part: Leaf
• Form: Dried leaves
• Flavour Profile: Mild, green and herbaceous
• Profile: Traditional expectorant, demulcent, diuretic, astringent and skin-soothing herb
• Suitable For: Herbal Tea, Cough And Throat Blends, Urinary-Comfort Blends, Digestive Blends, Compresses, Ointments, Salves And Bulk Tea Blending
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture and strong odours

• Gentle cough and chest-comfort teas
• Throat and sore-membrane soothing routines
• Mild bronchial-season support
• Urinary tract comfort and diuretic-style blends
• Indigestion and heartburn comfort routines
• External compresses for minor skin irritation
• Ointments and salves for cuts, grazes and haemorrhoid-comfort preparations

This Product Is For:

• Herbal tea users wanting a gentle soothing leaf
• Tea blenders creating chest, throat or urinary-comfort blends
• DIY makers preparing salves, compresses or ointments
• Refill stores and regular herbal users

This Product Is Not For:

• Self-treating tuberculosis, bronchitis, infections, urinary tract infections or serious respiratory symptoms
• Deep, infected or serious wounds
• Eye applications unless professionally advised
• People wanting banana plantain, as this is Plantago major leaf
• Use as a substitute for medical care for persistent cough, chest pain, fever, urinary pain or digestive disease

• As a Tea: Pour 1 cup freshly boiled water over 2 teaspoons dried herb.
• Infusion Method: Infuse for 10 minutes, then strain.
• Suggested Intake: Traditionally used up to 3 times daily, unless otherwise advised by a qualified professional.
• As a Compress: Prepare a tea, cool fully, strain well and apply briefly to intact skin.
• In Ointments Or Salves: Use a properly prepared infusion or infused oil according to your formulation.
• Bulk Tip: Keep tightly sealed between uses to preserve freshness.

• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition
• Seek medical care for persistent cough, breathing difficulty, fever, suspected infection, urinary pain or worsening symptoms
• External preparations are for minor, intact skin applications only
• Do not apply to deep, infected or serious wounds unless professionally advised
• Patch test before topical use
• Discontinue use if irritation, allergy, digestive upset or any adverse reaction occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: What are Plantain Leaves traditionally used for?
A: They are traditionally used for soothing teas, cough and throat comfort, urinary-comfort blends, digestive support and external skin preparations.

Q: Is this the same as banana plantain?
A: No, this is Plantago major leaf, a traditional herbal leaf, not the banana-like plantain fruit.

Q: How do I make Plantain Leaf tea?
A: Infuse 2 teaspoons dried herb in 1 cup freshly boiled water for 10 minutes, then strain.

Q: Can Plantain Leaves be used externally?
A: Yes, cooled infusions can be used in compresses or as part of salves and ointments for minor skin comfort.