Plantain seeds (Oobako) that grow where people walk - 100 seeds

Plantain seeds - 100 seeds.

Plantain is a perennial herb of the Plantago genus in the Plantaginaceae family. It is a wild plant that often grows in various locations from highlands to plains, such as roadsides. Its leaves grow radially from the ground, with several stems rising from the center bearing flower spikes. The leaves are used as medicinal herbs and are also used in traditional Chinese medicine. In China, it is also called Cheqiancao. It also has the alias Sumotorigusa.

The seeds, rich in dietary fiber, have effects on regulating the intestines and improving constipation.

Plantain tea, made by decocting plantain leaves, is known as an herbal tea effective for coughs, phlegm, and swelling. As a Chinese herbal medicine, it is used for purposes such as cough suppression, phlegm removal, diuresis, intestinal regulation, and purgation (improvement of constipation). Furthermore, its young leaves are a useful plant that can be eaten as a dressed dish or tempura.