Lifestyle news: Plantain

Did you know? Plantain, which is a weed that grows wild all over New Zealand, can be used as first aid for sting relief.

Simply rub the fresh leaves hard between your hands until some juice is produced, then drop this onto the bite. Do not rub as this will aggravate the area.

Author Wendyl Nissen

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