Broadleaf plantain is edible for both animals and people, and has a wide range of medicinal uses. The entire broadleaf plantain plant is edible from root to seed. Nutrients include vitamin A, as well as vitamins C and K, zinc, potassium, and silica. Plantain seeds are rich in proteins, carbohydrates and omega 3 fatty acids.

The whole broadleaf plantain is edible from seed, to leaf to roots, except for the stem. The stem is too fibrous and tough for most people to eat. The larger leaves have a full-bodied, robust and slightly bitter flavor with a fibrous texture.

Broadleaf Plantain is a perennial broadleaf plant that grows in many locations from spring to autumn. Not only is this a vital wild edible plant for overall good health, this wild weed can be used to treat chronic diarrhea as well as digestive tract disorders. Broadleaf plantain is packed with nutrients and is safe to ingest.