Breitwegerich

Zur Verwendung von Breitwegerich:

Volksmedizinisch wird der Breitwegerich gleich verwendet wie der Spitzwegerich.

Schulmedizinisch gibt es zum Breitwegerich selbst noch keine Studien.

 

Die jungen Blätter dieses gesunden, "tapferen" Krautes werden auch gerne als Salat- und Gemüsebeigabe verwendet. 

Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. Although this species is a common garden weed, some named forms have been selected for their ornamental value. Plantago major is self-fertile. The leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season, but the best time is from spring to early summer. Plantago major typically flowers from late spring to summer, around May to July (Northern Hemisphere). Common plantain is a fast-growing plant that often establishes itself quickly in disturbed areas and thrives in various soil conditions.

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Seed Edible Uses: Tea Young leaves - raw or cooked. They are rather bitter and tedious to prepare because the fibrous strands need to be removed before use. It is best not to use the leaf-stalk since this is even more fibrous than the leaf. Many people blanch the leaves in boiling water before using them in salads in order to make them more tender. A Chinese form has more palatable leaves - it contains about 2.7% protein, 0.4% fat, 2.2% ash. Seed - raw or cooked. Very tedious to harvest. The seed can be ground into a meal and mixed with flour. It is very rich in vitamin B1. The whole seeds can be boiled and used like sago. The dried leaves make an acceptable tea. Root. No further details.

Agroforestry uses: Plantago major can be used as a ground cover, helping to prevent soil erosion and suppress weeds. It also provides habitat and food for beneficial insects. Some named forms have been selected for their ornamental value. An important food plant for the caterpillars of many species of butterflies. Special Features: Edible, Naturalizing, Suitable for dried flowers. Dynamic accumulator. 1. Nectary - Flowers rich in nectar and pollen: Yes – Common plantain produces flowers that can attract some pollinators, although they are not a primary nectar source compared to other flowering plants. 2. Wildlife - Food (Fruit, Seeds, Leaf litter, Shelter, Nesting, Roosting): Yes – The young leaves are edible for humans and can also provide food for various herbivores. The seeds can serve as food for birds. While the plant does not provide significant shelter or nesting sites, the dense foliage can offer some cover for small wildlife. 3. Invertebrate Shelter (Overwintering sites, Leaf litter, Groundcover): Yes – Common plantain can provide habitat for beneficial insects, especially in its leaf litter and foliage. It can serve as ground cover, which helps support invertebrate populations. 4. Pest Confuser (Smell): Yes – The plant’s leaves have a distinct aroma that may help deter some pests, contributing to a more balanced garden ecosystem.

Heimisch: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Askim, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bindal, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Bærum, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cape Verde, Central European Russia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Corse, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Egypt, Geitastrand, Hadsel, Harran, Hillesøy, Kristiansund, Nord Aurdal, Nord Odal, Norway, Sparbu, Straumsnes, Vest Slidre Eingeführt: Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Aleutian Is., Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Ascension, Assam, Azores, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, British Columbia, California, Cambodia, Chagos Archipelago, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Christmas I., Colombia, Colorado, Connecticut, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, DR Congo, Delaware, Desventurados Is., District of Columbia, Dominican Republic, Easter Is., El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Galápagos Islands, Inaccessible Island, Nightingale Island, Tristan da Cunha