Plantain

Plantain, Choke weed, Ripple Grass, Wagbread, White Man’s Foot, Whiteman’s Footprint, Whiteman’s Footstep, Frog leaf

Llantén, alpiste, ballico, cañamón, cinco venas, gitanilla, grana, hierba de las siete costillas, hierba de las siete venas, hoja de lanté, hoja del antel, llantén, lantel, lantel del gordo, lantén, lengua de carnero, lengua de oveja, lentel, lentén, llanté, llantel, llantel mayor, llantén blanco, llantén blanquecino, llantén común, llantén de agua, llantén de hoja ancha, llantén de hojas anchas, llantén grande, llanten mayor, llantén mayor, llantén mediano, mijo, mill, oreja de liebre, pan de pájaro, pelosilla, pelusa, plantago, plantaina, plantaje, rabos de ratón, resbala-muchachos, rompisaco, setecostas, sietenervios, siete nervios, yantén.

Plantago Major, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago rugelii, Plantago Tomentosa

Gine’bigwuk, O’mukiki’bug, Anakogo’wuck, Nonagonawuck Soskwosa’wanagaa’cikik,Mukitca’kwo; ginebigowashk
ginehigwashk (Densmore: gine 'bigwuck) omakakiibag (Densmore: o 'mukiki 'bug) (Smith: ceca' guski' buge sink; Smith: jimucki' gobug; Zichmanis & Hodgins: zhaushaubiwaukissing; ginebigowashk, omakakiibig, mashkiigobag

caá-yuquy

Chirajyu

Plantains grow in basal rosettes. The leaves, hairless or slightly hairy, all have distinctly parallel veins. A green, central flower stalk extends above the leaves in late spring, summer, or fall. Plantains are terrestrial, growing in an open, sunny meadow, lawns, waste places, and nooks and crannies in concrete. Grows all around the globe.
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Common plantain is an annual or perennial species of lawns, old fields, roadsides and similar disturbed places. It has thick, leathery, oval leaves with smooth margins. The leaves are long-stalked, strongly nerved and grow from a basal rosette. The flowering stalk is up to 18 inches tall, has no leaves, and supports numerous tiny, inconspicuous flowers in a slender spike. The fruits are small, many­ seeded capsules (1/8 inch wide). Common plantain is originally from Europe, and the name "white man's foot" was the given to this species by the tribes of eastern North America because it seemed to appear at every new white settlement. Whether the Ojibwa quickly discovered medicinal uses for these European invading species, or they learned of the uses by trading information with the settlers is unclear.
(Plants used by the Great Lakes Ojibwa)
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There are both native and imported species on Turtle Island. Plantago rugelii (the indigenous one) and Plantago major (the import) look very similar, often grow together, and can be used to treat the same ailments. Both have roundish or egg-shaped leaves, flowers that grow on the flower stalk, leaves that grow out of a rosette shape. First plants to re-appear in spring.
(Plants have so much to give us, all we have to do is ask)
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Internally used for kidney and bladder trouble, intestinal inflammation, excessive menstrual flow, and ulcer relief. Externally used for inflammation and bites and for the treatment of rheumatism. Offers immediate relief for bee stings. Pulls out the venom and works to stop the venom’s effects. Prevents a rash from poison ivy. Relief comes within 15 minutes. Used in mild remedy to treat diarrhea in children. Crushed plantain leaves can also be used to treat those who came into contact with poison ivy and stinging nettles. Can be used to treat stomach ulcers Plantain provides beta-carotene and calcium. All species contain mucilage – a carbohydrate fiber. This fiber reduces both the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides, helping to prevent heart disease. An infusion of leaves or mashed seeds treats sore throats, gastritis, diarrhea, bronchitis, fevers, inflammations, kidney and bladder disorders, and cystitis. The root is said to have been used for toothache and snakebite. Safe to eat. A wonderful addition to salads or cooked as a vegetable similar to spinach. Contains lots of essential minerals, calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamins A, C, K, B1, riboflavin, and carotenes with a relatively low amount of oxalic acid.
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It is clear that the Ojibwa used common plantain in a number of ways, including a poultice of chopped fresh leaves for rheumatism, a simple or compound poultice of chopped root or fresh leaves for a variety of dermatological problems and snake bites, bruises, sprains, and sores. In addition the powdered root was carried as a charm to protect one from snake bites.
(Plants used by the Great Lakes Ojibwa)
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If picked in spring, they can be used in spring salad, or in a vegetable soup or stew. A poultice of the leaf, chewed up and applied to an insect bite, relieves the effects of the bite.
(Plants have so much to give us)
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Es una hierba perenne, acaule. Es nativa de sur de Brasil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, norte y centro de Argentina. Crece en terrenos arenosos, a orillas de caminos y en terrenos modificados. La raíz primaria es fusiforme, engrosada. Las hojas son arrosetadas, elíptico-lanceoladas, glabras a pilosas, miden entre 10 a 30 cm de largo por 2 a 6 cm de ancho, de bordes dentados. Las flores son pequeñas, en espigas más laxas hacia la base, en un escapo lanoso. El fruto es una cápsula transversalmente dehiscente, con 3 semillas.
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Parte utilizada: Hojas y planta entera Indicaciones: Es muy eficaz para combatir el ardor de estómago, afecciones de las vías respiratorias, diarreas, disentería, flemas y catarros bronquiales. Las gárgaras con el té de llantén sirven para combatir las inflamaciones de la boca y de la garganta, encías sanguinolentas; así como para curar las anginas y parotiditis. Las gárgaras con el té disminuyen la hinchazón de las amígdalas, evitando la operación. Las hojas frescas machacadas,empleadas en forma de emplasto, curan las úlceras. Forma de empleo: Tés de llantén para el uso interno, 30 gramos para un litro de agua, tres o cuatrotazas diarias. Para gárgaras, lociones y emplastos, 60 gramos para un litro de agua, varias veces al día.
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Plants used by the Great Lakes Ojibwa, Meeker, Elias and Heim, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Odanah, WI, 1993