Plantain is a powerhouse of healing all by itself. It is astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antivenemous, antimicrobial, alterative, diuretic, styptic, anti-fungal, antioxidant, analgesic, antibiotic and immune-stimulating, making it the perfect addition to any first aid kit. Applied topically, it can help stop bleeding, help draw tissues together, neutralize venom from bites and stings, reduce pain and kill germs and bacteria.