For an apothecary plantain is a must have herb and has many different uses, both medicinal and magical. Plantain leaves are high in vitamins A and C to boost the immune system, and the high tannin content gives it astringent properties that reduce inflammation and combats infection. Plantains (not the banana kind) are weeds that grow pretty much anywhere. You probably have it growing on your property or close by. If you use herbicides or pesticides on your property, you pro