2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Some small mouse, barbarously running through a man-made flower garden, can do a lot of mischief in it, somewhere crushing tender sprouts, somewhere biting off the stem - the artery of plant life. But the patient Plantain, on which heavy boots trample and all kinds of wheels of vehicles roll without a twinge of conscience, will only breathe imperceptibly and straighten its hardy leaves again
Footprints of a White Man
We owe the American Indians many modern food products that have become familiar and familiar long ago, that their origins are no longer visible. But at least something in return for such an abundance was presented to the aborigines by the European conquerors?
It turns out that after the "discoverers" of new lands, the hardy Plantain has grown abundantly along all the roads laid by uninvited aliens. Figuratively speaking, he crossed, or rather, "stepped over", the ocean on the boots of Spanish and Portuguese sailors, who wandered along European roads before setting off on exploits.
Looking at the leaves of a new plant that firmly occupied the road, the Indians called them "footprints of a white man." Although the natives had their own medicinal herbs that saved them from ailments, for example, the Cinchona tree, the bark of which they escaped from malaria, the Europeans can be proud that they provided the local population with a tenacious and persistent Plantain, capable of treating many diseases.
In Hawaii, for example, the plantains liked the living conditions so much that its leaves grow there up to two meters in size. Our home-grown Burdock still grows and grows up to this size.
Sticky seeds
The fact that Plantain seeds were delivered from Europe to America on the soles of the boots of Columbus's companions is no joke. The sticky seeds of the plant are shaken out in the fall from tight spikelets-inflorescences and stick to the shoes of passers-by, the paws and hooves of various animals, the wheels of vehicles, which carry the plant all over the world.
The plantain in a similar way (that is, on the shoes of sailors and researchers) even reached Antarctica, where now penguins are engaged in its settlement throughout the territory.
Traveler's friend
For the help of travelers in settling Plantain around the world, bypassing customs inspection and visa troubles, the plant rewards people a hundredfold, always being at hand.
Whether the traveler rubbed his leg with uncomfortable shoes, cut his finger on the sharp blade of a knife in a hurry, burned his hand while removing a fragrant tea from the fire, Plantain is always on guard and is ready to provide medical assistance at any moment, relieving acute pain and promoting faster wound healing. It is not for nothing that people lovingly call Plantain a "rascal", and also - "boil grass".
From the young leaves of the plant, you can prepare a salad that is healthy for the stomach or cook cabbage soup, which is not inferior in taste to cabbage soup with white cabbage.
Healing abilities
Today, rarely does anyone not know about the healing powers of Plantain. The harsh living conditions of the plant seemed to have hardened it, giving it many-sided healing possibilities.
From the leaves of the plant, infusions, alcohol and water extracts are prepared, fresh leaves and juice from the leaves are used. It seems that there is not a single human organ that Plantain cannot help in a difficult moment of life.
All kinds of skin injuries, respiratory and digestive problems, high blood pressure, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder are treated with psyllium leaves. Preparations from the plant help digestion at low acidity, lower blood pressure.
And such wealth lies under our feet. One has only to bow to the ground and collect the miraculous herb.
Recommended:
Flea Plantain
Flea plantain is one of the plants of a family called plantains, in Latin the name of this plant will sound like this: Plantago squalida Salisb. (P. psyllium sensu L.). As for the very name of the flea plantain family, in Latin it will be like this:
The Horse Is A Devoted Friend Of Man. Part 2
We continue to choose a friend for ourselves, learn to look after and feed the horses
The Horse Is A Devoted Friend Of Man. Part 1
Since time immemorial, the horse has been considered one of man's most loyal friends. She was glorified by poets in odes, magnificent pictures were written about her and whole books were written in which they wrote about a proud, beautiful, graceful animal, beautiful sculptures of these divine creatures were created. There are many legends about horses. One glance is enough to fill the heart with light and love for these noble animals, even those who are afraid of horses are touched by their beauty from afar. Horse Izda
The Sun Is Not Only A Friend
The long-awaited July has come. A blooming front garden pleases the eye. Cucumbers ripen by leaps and bounds in the garden. Handsome tomatoes are becoming more and more rosy. A gardener-gardener is on his feet all day, so much has to be done that sometimes you forget about lunch. Drops of sweat drip from under the hat, so you will brush it off inadvertently. And the hot July sun is just waiting for such a moment
The Cocklebur Is A Friend Of The Thyroid Gland
If there is an insufficient amount of iodine in the body, you can use the pantry of the plant world, in the "bins" of which there is a plant called by a man "Common cocklebur". An unpretentious plant can be found everywhere where the hand of a caring gardener has not yet reached. If there is a great need, you can plant Dumbler ordinary on the medicinal bed of your own garden, so as not to waste time and energy on walking through wastelands and ravines
