This is one in a series of very short articles that might change your mind about some surprisingly good weeds. And even if your mind isn't changed, you'll still be well informed.
One other wonderful use of plantain is when one is stung by a bee, wasp or stinging nettle. Chew on a plantain leaf and place it on the wound. It completely reduces the swelling making the removal of an offending stinger much easier.
Yes m'am! You are so right. I think I lived with leaves of lamb's ears or plantain plastered on me somewhere when I was growing up. Sure did take the pain of a sting away, too.
