Tag: Plantain seeds

For centuries, the plantain plant has been a staple in traditional herbalism across the world, used to manage a wide range of ailments. While the leaves are well-known for topical applications, a lesser-known but equally potent part is the seed, and the benefits of plantain seeds extend to digestive health, inflammation, and beyond.

While most people are familiar with the banana-like plantain fruit, fewer know that the entire common plantain weed is edible. From its nutrient-rich leaves to its fiber-packed seeds, various parts of this plant offer culinary and medicinal benefits. Understanding what parts of plantain are edible can expand your foraging knowledge and culinary horizons.