Plantain Insect Bites. We keep this on hand at all times when we are working with bees as the Plantain is so helpful with bug bites and stings cuts burns and scrapes. Add to Favorites Coffee Emulsyfing Body Scrub 1000.
Narrowleaf Plantain is preferred as it is said to have stronger medicinal properties of the two varieties. The itch of mosquitoes bites and burn of wasp stings fades in. This soothing salve helps ease the sting and itch of bug bites and promotes healing.
Plantain has a long history of use as a folk medicine for a wide range of ailments.
Plantain is often disdained as a weed but is truly the perfect match for stings bites rashes and all manner of skin irritations. Plantain also called ribwort pigs ear and the band-aid plant is a common weed of lawns driveways parks and playgrounds. Plantain is my go-to for any type of sting or insect bite. Narrowleaf Plantain is preferred as it is said to have stronger medicinal properties of the two varieties.
