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Plantain (Plantago major)

The Backyard Wound & Sting Healer
Poultice / compress insect stingminor cutscraperash

A common lawn weed and a first-rate field remedy.

Historical UseDrawing out stings, healing wounds.
Modern ApplicationBite/sting poultices.
Parts UsedLeaves.

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This guide reprints and modernizes traditional, public-domain herbal knowledge for educational and cultural interest. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a substitute for a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care. Plants can interact with medications and conditions — check with a professional before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or treating a child.