Plantains Bartang have wide-ranging antimicrobial properties besides being anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It can not only soothe insect bites and superficial wounds but prevent infections and accelerate healing. An active biochemical aucubin is mainly responsible for the antimicrobial action of the herb. Another substance allantoin in the herb helps with skin tissue regeneration.

The broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is an herb in the plantain family. The edible seeds of broadleaf plantain are rich in calcium and other minerals and vitamins, including Vitamin K. This vitamin helps stem bleeding from cuts and wounds. 

Plantain Seeds is a universal healing herb. Besides being anti-inflammatory, analgesic and astringent, it can heal insect bites, reduce swelling due to inflammation, prevent infections and even accelerate healing of superficial wounds.

Plantain is a versatile herb that has a lot of health benefits. It is rich in magnesium and vitamin B, which helps in fighting fatigue as well as boosting the immune system.

Plantains Barhang contain vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron. They are a rich source of beta-carotene and have a high fibre content. 

Other Names: 

Lisaan al-hamal, Che qian zi, Car-track Plant, Plantain, Waybread, Broad-leaf Plantain, Grand Plantain, Breitwegerich, Breiter Wegerich, Grober Wegerich, Sohlenkraut, Wegebreit, Wegtritt, Lahuriya, Plantago major Linn, Bartang, Khargholah, Charghoon, Bartang