Plantago Major grows prolifically all over the planet.   If you can't find it 
locally  I can send you a packet of seeds,
I have a field of it in my yard, and yes its quite useful.
zoe

> Diane, thanks for clarifying that the plantain you are talking about is
> Plantago Major and not its synonim Musa Paradisiaca, the large banana 
> normally used cooked and not raw. It is a shame that it is not the last one,
> very common here. I have not found out if we have the Plantago major 
> available in our country. It seems to be very useful.

> Regards,

> Carlos

>>From: [email protected]
>>Reply-To: [email protected]
>>To: [email protected]
>>Subject: CS>Re: CS: Carlos- Re: Plantain
>>Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:27:18 EDT

>>Carlos..
>>  I only know it by another name of Plantago Major or lanceolate. It looks
>>like a common weed to me. Seeds and leaves are both used.   In woods, I 
>>have
>>taken the leave, bruised it, and put it on affected area in poultice form.

>>I think what you are talking about is plantains, which is a  relative of 
>>the
>>banana, but not sure. Very good eating, if that is what you are talking 
>>about.

>>Diane M



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