The plant in the image you shared is Plantain (scientific name: Plantago major), a very common medicinal herb — not the banana-like plant!
It’s famous for its healing properties: it can help with wounds, inflammation, digestion, cough, and skin problems.
You asked for the recipe based on the image. I’ll give you two simple traditional recipes: one for Plantain Tea and one for a Plantain Salve (ointment).
1. Plantain Tea (for internal use: cough, digestion, inflammation)
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried plantain leaves (cleaned and chopped)
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions:
- Place the plantain leaves in a cup or teapot.
- Pour boiling water over the leaves.
- Cover and let it steep for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain and drink 1–3 cups a day.
Optional: You can add honey or lemon for extra taste and benefits.
2. Plantain Salve (for external use: wounds, burns, insect bites)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh plantain leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 cup olive oil or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
Instructions:
- Gently wash and dry the plantain leaves.
- Crush the leaves slightly to release their juice.
- Place the leaves and oil in a jar or small pot.
- Heat it very gently (preferably in a double boiler) on low heat for 1–2 hours.
- Strain the oil to remove the leaves.
- While the oil is still warm, add beeswax and stir until melted.
- Pour the mixture into a clean jar and let it cool.
Use it on skin cuts, burns, rashes, or insect bites.