Item Tag: Plantago

I’m selling over 600 + kinds of seeds ( and also live plants during the warmer months ) so check my other auctions . You are bidding on about 50+ seeds from NORTHERN WATER PLANTAIN – Alisma plantago-aquatica . Synonyms: Alisma parviflorum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale .( I’m also selling these as live plants now , see my other items for sale )These are very fast growing plants that self seed readily . This is a low growing water plant that sends up a flower-stalk, which rises directly from the plant and is obtusely three- cornered and it is from 1 to 3 feet in height. The flower-bearing branches that spring laterally from this are themselves branched forming a loose pyramidal panicle. The large leaves, broad below, but tapering to a point, all spring directly from the root also and are borne on long, triangular stalks, growing in a nearly erect position. They are smooth in texture, their margins often more or less waved and are very strongly veined, the mid-rib and about three on each side being very conspicuous. The small white flowers are attractive in form and color. Medicinal use of Great Water Plantain: The leaves are antibacterial, anticholesterolemic, diaphoretic, diuretic, hypoglycaemic and hypotensive. They are used in the treatment of cystitis, dysentery, renal calculus, gravel etc. The fresh leaf is rubefacient. It is used in the treatment of leprosy and is also applied locally to bruises and swellings. Dried stem bases eaten, or grated and taken with water in treating digestive disorders such as heartburn, cramps and stomach flu. The powdered seed is an astringent, used in cases of bleeding. The root has a wide range of medicinal uses. It is antibacterial, anticholesterolemic, diuretic and hypotensive. It is said to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels whilst it also has an antibacterial action on Staphylococcus, Pneumococci and Mycobacterium. The root is used in the treatment of oliguria, oedema, nephritis, acute diarrhea, cholesterolaemia and fatty liver. Edible parts of Great Water Plantain: Root – cooked. Rich in starch. Caution is advised, the root is acrid if it is not dried or well cooked before use. Leaves and petioles – must be thoroughly cooked. They require long boiling and have a salty flavor. See my store for 600+ seeds , live plants ( during the warmer months ) and over 300+ books on plants and gardening . I add new items every day and combine shipping whenever possible .