Plantain

How to Make a Plantain Herbal Tincture

Tinctures are herbal plant medicines that are prepared by soaking the plant material in alcohol, usually vodka, for a given period of time. Plantain tincture is often prepared and used to treat sore throats and boosting immunity.

Instructions

1
Grind the fresh plantain flowers and leaves. This can be done in any food processor or coffee grinder.
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Measure and place the leaves and flowers in a sterile mason jar.
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For each 1 part fresh plantain, add 2 parts of vodka to the mason jar.
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Seal with a tight lid. Label with the contents and the date of preparation.
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Shake the plantain tincture daily for 2 weeks.
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After 2 weeks has passed, strain the herb from the tincture.
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Pour the tincture into dark colored glass bottles with a dropper lid. Label with the contents and the date of preparation.
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The adult dose of plantain tincture is 2 ml per dose and 3 doses per day.


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Healing salve: In large non-metallic pan place 1lb. of entire Plantain plant chopped, and 1 cup lard, cover, cook down on low heat till all is mushy and green. Strain while hot, cool and use for burns, insect bites, rashes, and all sores. Note: used as night cream for wrinkles.

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"Medicinal" herb tea: For colds and flu use 1 tbls. dry or fresh whole Plantain (seed, root, and leaves) to 1 cup boiling water, steep 10 min. strain, sweeten. Drink through the day.