In much of the Italian countryside, Spitzwegerich (Plantago major) is common and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It is an extremely useful plant with numerous health benefits: here are some of them.
Fauna and Flora buy vitamins and supplements Spitzwegerich is rich in vitamins A and C as well as calcium and was used by the Native Americans to relieve insect bites by neutralizing the poison and soothing rashes. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it is also suitable as a natural mouthwash.
In addition to its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, Spitzwegrich also has detoxifying and anti-inflammatory effects that can relieve sunburn, itching, wounds and pain. Some studies are currently investigating its ability to regulate blood sugar levels.
