If we can get in to a rhythm based on water or one of the many natural alternatives to shampoo, we are handing our acid mantle a mega, mega gift. (And, if we struggle with dandruff or other scalp issues, ourselves a gift too!)

I typically use a ratio of 1 cup of carrier oil or lard with 1 pound of fresh plantain leaves. Use your favorite carrier oil, but I recommend olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil. The seeds in the flower shoots contain Psyllium. As noted above, these tiny parts of the broadleaf plant boast a myriad of nutrients. Several plant varieties produce Psyllium, but plantain is a rich source of the compound and the easiest to find and identify in most regions. From ancient times through our modern era, broadleaf plantain has been considered a natural aphrodisiac in some cultures. broadleaf plantain Plantain Identification Broadleaf leaves can range in width from half an inch wide when they are young, to five inches wide in some cases. They have 5 to 7 veins running parallel from the base that attaches to the stem. StemsInstead of just washing in water, I soak the broadleaf plantain I forage in a bath of either apple cider vinegar or baking soda. Even the folks over at the United States Food and Drug Administration are willing to admit the value of Psyllium – something they rarely do when referencing either wild or cultivated herbs. Plantur 39 offers products that have been specially developed for those first grey hairs or lighter roots. If grey streaks appear or if the roots start to show, the Plantur 39 Colour Brown Phyto-Caffeine Shampoo is a good substitute to prolong the need to dye your hair. It is ideal for concealing grey areas and gives a deeper brown and greater colour brilliance with every hair wash. This will tide you over until your next hairdresser appointment or until the next time you tone your hair. A hot or cold infusion of broadleaf plantain that a wound can be soaked in or have the solution sprayed upon to help it heal.

The astringent properties in broadleaf plantain are what make this wild healing weed a good natural remedy ingredient in recipes designed to treat colitis, diarrhea, stomach ailments, gastritis, and other bowel-related issues.Please Note: All soaps are natural and handmade, so the colours, styles and shapes are subject to change. When a broadleaf plantain-based infusion, salve, or wound wash is used to treat an injury, it may also help speed up the healing process and stem blood flow.

Plantain– healing and soothing, encourages proper blood circulation to gently help hair follicles stay healthy and hydrated. The Plantur 39 Colour Brown Colour Conditioner boosts the colour-intensifying effect of the shampoo. Unlike other conventional conditioners, it is applied from the roots to the tips. As the leaves of the broadleaf plantain plant age, they tend to also become far more stringy and a bit tough. The aging leaves are better suited for use in teas, salves, and tinctures. If eating the older leaves, they will taste far better if boiled or roasted. The compounds in broadleaf plantain boast antimicrobial, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-hemorrhagic properties.Conditions hair and scalp: Conditioners with yucca extract have several benefits. Gonzalez explains the yucca can "help moisturize your hair, strengthening it and potentially preventing hair fallout." Anyway, again, journey continued to searching for what works. I came across another similar hair product, in a soap form (Called Taoist Soap) designed for the scalp and use for hair. I'm not related for that company, but i must say, only in the second month, I can already see my hair falling rate is decreased, I almost have no hair falling in the shower or bed anymore. Only thing I changed was using this soap 2-3 times a week, and then use normal fragrance free shampoo on other days. I am a male and over 40. However having used this for 6 months, I can't see any benefit gained from this, if anything, I may have lost more hair (not due to plantur 39 but just not helping enough perhaps).