{"title":"Plantain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBotanicals \u0026amp; Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlantago major \/ Plantago lanceolata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantain, not the banana-like fruit but the humble broad-leaved herb that grows in lawns, footpaths, and meadows across Europe and North America, is one of the most quietly powerful healing botanicals in the Western tradition. Known as \"white man's footprint\" by Native Americans because it followed European settlers wherever they went, plantain has been used across cultures for centuries as a first-aid remedy for skin irritation, insect stings, and minor wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in aucubin, allantoin, and mucilage, plantain brings genuine soothing and skin-comfort properties to our formulas, a humble but effective botanical that earns its place through results rather than reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantain's allantoin content, shared with comfrey, supports cell regeneration and skin comfort. Its aucubin compound contributes anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, while its mucilage provides a soothing, protective coating on the skin surface. It is particularly well-suited to formulas designed for irritated, reactive, or sensitive skin where gentle, effective botanical support is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkin Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacter: Soothing, anti-inflammatory, protective\u003cbr\u003eBest for: Sensitive, reactive, or irritated skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor external use only. As with all new products, we recommend a patch test before first use. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/5437\/2090\/collections\/Dried_plantain_leaves_on_linen_cloth.png?v=1776125233","url":"https:\/\/lesilobleu.com\/collections\/plantain.oembed","provider":"Le Silo Bleu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}