Plantain leaves – a wild vegetable that grows in fields and meadows – are considered a "miniature pharmacy" with their ability to cool the body, promote urination, fight inflammation, improve eyesight, and protect the kidneys.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, plantain (Plantago major) is known as "xa tien" or "ma tien a" and has been used as medicine for a long time. Below are some dishes and remedies made from plantain.
Besides being used in cooking, plantain is also an incredibly effective herbal remedy that helps heal wounds by absorbing and eliminating toxins, and is very good for the respiratory and digestive systems.