Seeds of the pasture herb Al-Rabala

Short Plantago herb with long spear-shaped leaves, considered first-class grazing from the perspective of livestock feed, and health benefits for humans. It grows in desert environments where the soil is sandy and the climate is dry. Scientific name: Plantago Ovata Family: Plantaginaceae Other names: Oval Plantain, Yanam, Daqis, Qareeta. Original habitat: Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, South Levant, Maghreb countries, Cyprus, Caucasus, and some regions in the world characterized by warm weather. Plant type: Herbaceous grazing plant. Vegetation cover: It has a very short stem, so it is a plant close to the ground surface, and its roots are deep. Reproduction: Seeds. Leaves: Spear-shaped, tending to gray-green, covered with fine hairs, with a leaf length of up to 25 cm. Small flowers grow above the leaves, tending to an oval shape, forming the fruit above them, inside which are the seeds of the Plantago. Cultivation of Plantago and environmental conditions: Planting time: from September to November 11. Flowering time: Flowers after 60 days from planting, usually in spring. Exposure to light: Needs long sunlight. Preferred soil for cultivation: Sandy. Watering: Regular daily watering. Benefits: Plantago is considered a healthy food: It helps obese patients lose weight because it contains fibers that prevent fat accumulation. It also has the ability to eliminate excess acids in the body, which reduces blood cholesterol levels. Its leaves are expectorant and treat respiratory diseases. Bread is made from Plantago herb because it contains a high percentage of fibers. It contains a high percentage of fibers, which helps treat constipation. It helps activate the digestive system and colon. The seeds of Plantago contain a high percentage of calcium, phosphorus, sacylic acid compound, gum, and citric acid.