Plantain, the Earthly Traveler’s Trusty Companion

Food and first aid is often found underfoot

Plantain leaves come in broad and narrow varieties, but they have similar properties. Wikimedia Commons

If you only learn one herb, make it plantain. It’s very safe, easy to find, and can be used for a wide variety of health issues.

Not at all related to the large, starchy banana of the same name, plantain is a common weed that is native to Europe, but has since spread all over the world.