In this episode of Project Joyful your host, medical herbalist, Tracy Tutty, dives into our Herbal Ally Series with a focus on the versatile and often overlooked Ribwort Plantain, also known as Narrow Leaf Plantain or Plantago lanceolata.

We explore this humble herb's vast array of benefits, from its traditional use in soothing respiratory and digestive issues to its modern applications in herbal first aid and gluten-free cooking. We'll discuss its role in treating coughs, colds, and skin irritations, and even its fascinating history as a childhood plaything.

**Key Takeaways:**

1. **Respiratory and Allergy Relief:** Ribwort plantain is a mucous membrane trophorestorative, making it highly effective in balancing respiratory tissues and alleviating hay fever symptoms.

2. **Digestive Health Booster:** The plantain seed, particularly Plantago ovata (psyllium husk), serves as a prebiotic and a gentle bulking laxative, supporting overall digestive wellness. Listen in to find out how best to take your psyllium husk.

3. **Skin Soother:** Its anti-inflammatory and anti-itch properties make ribwort plantain an excellent choice for treating insect bites, sunburn, windburn, and other skin irritants.

Discover plantain’s traditional uses as we share practical tips and even a recipe for making a soothing syrup. For more herbal wisdom, follow Tracy Tutty on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Tune in to learn how this simple "weed" can bring profound benefits to your health and wellbeing.