Name: Plantain Tincture Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Plantain Leaves; 80 proof or higher alcohol, such as vodka or Ever clear

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This plantain tincture recipe is easy to make and provides many natural benefits. Herbal tinctures are basically a concentrated herbal extract made with alcohol. Alcohol, such as vodka, is added to a fresh or dried herb to extract the active ingredients of the herb.

Herbal tinctures have been used for centuries for their healing properties and there are so many you can make and use, all with their own properties.

Tinctures are easy to make and can be taken internally or externally. You can make as much as you want and they can be taken straight or diluted. They also have a long shelf life and can last up to 5 years or more.

Try some of my other tincture recipes as well including elderberry tincture, elderflower tincture, white clover tincture, sweet gum tree ball tincture, catnip tincture, honeysuckle tincture and lemon balm tincture.

Plantain is a very common weed found growing everywhere and is sometimes considered a nuisance. However, plantain is not only edible, but has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Plantain weed contains many healing compounds that can reduce inflammation, improve digestion and promote wound healing.

plantain in my yard to make plantain tincture

Benefits of Plantain

This article by MedicineNet includes a lot of information about plantain including how to identify, the many uses and how to use plantain. The article states, that “Plantain poultices have traditionally been used to treat wounds. This plant has anti-microbial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties that may help heal wounds. A study of 40 people with diabetic foot ulcers found that a gel of aloe vera and plantain weed helped significantly reduce the size of the ulcers compared with people who received a placebo gel. The people who used the aloe vera and plantain gel also didn’t experience any negative side effects.”

The website Indigo Herbs has an interesting article about plantain. The article includes folklore history, traditional uses and benefits. The article includes a discussion of the benefits of plantain including for respiratory heath, immune boosting, digestive and gastrointestinal health, and skin health. it states that plantain “is considered one of the best healing herbs on the planet.”

This article by Healthline also discusses possible health benefits of plantain.

A healing tincture made of plantain leaves is often used to treat sore throats and dry coughs, just as it helps boost immunity, especially during the colder months.

How to Make Plantain Tincture

The first step is to pick the plantain.

plantain leaves for making plantain tincture

Cut or tear the plantain into pieces (the more surface area exposed, the better the medicinal properties will be extracted) and add to a jar about 2/3 full.

plantain leaves which have been tore into smaller pieces added to a jar for plantain tincture

Pour vodka or grain alcohol into the jar (at least 80 proof) to at least cover the plantain leaves. You can fill the jar almost to the top if desired.

Adding vodka to the plantain leaves to make plantain tincture

Cover with a lid and store in a dark place out of direct sunlight for at least 4 to 6 weeks. When ready, strain the plantain leaves from the liquid and add the plantain extract to an amber jar.

The suggested adult dosage of plantain tincture is 1 ml, not more than 3 times a day.

Enjoy!

Enjoy making and using this very easy-to-make plantain tincture.

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