02/08/2026
One of the very first medicinal plants I ever learned about was plantain (Plantago).
As a child, whenever I got stung by stinging nettles, someone would tell me to rub a plantain leaf over the sting. It always amazed me that such an ordinary plant could bring so much relief.
Today, plantain is still one of my favourite herbs. I use it in my handmade healing salve, which is wonderful for itchy skin, insect bites, and minor irritations. I also add it to my goatmilk soap, where its soothing properties make it especially loved by people with dry or eczema-prone skin.
Nature has an incredible way of taking care of us—sometimes with the plants growing right beneath our feet. 💚🌿
Tell me, what is your favorite plant?
