Plantain, Plantago major leaves contain soothing mucilage, and tannins which speed up the blood clotting process as well as the wound-healing allantoin. The leaves also contain antibiotic compounds, so a tea made from the leaves will soothe an irritating cough. You can also make an ointment from the leaves by steeping them in hot (but not boiling) oil, straining through muslin, then mixing with beeswax .
