Ribwort plantain leaves
Herbs
Scientific name: Folium Plantaginis lanceolatae
Synonyms: Medicinal plantain, wound plantain
Family: Plantaginaceae
Occurrence of the plant: Distributed throughout Europe, North and Central Asia.
Characteristics: Light to grey-green, non-hairy or slightly hairy leaf pieces with almost parallel whitish-green nerves that are clearly visible on the underside.
Application & preparation
Ribwort plantain leaves
Application
For coughs, asthma, colds, bladder weakness, diarrhea, inflammation of the intestinal mucosa and hemorrhoids.
Effect
antibacterial, astringent, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, blood purifying, expectorant
Tea making
Pour boiling water over 2-4 g of ribwort plantain herb and strain it through a tea strainer after 10 minutes.
dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed: Drink one cup of Spitzweg tea three times a day.
