Respiratory
Ribwort plantain
Plantago lanceolata
- Part used
- Leaves
- Botanical family
- Plantaginaceae
Trodden underfoot along every path, ribwort plantain is one of Europe's most solid chest remedies: it combines throat-soothing mucilages with anti-inflammatory iridoids and a mild antibacterial action. It's also the hiker's first aid — the crushed fresh leaf calms stings and small wounds.
Traditional uses
- Cough and throat irritation
- Bronchial mucus
- Fresh leaf on stings (external use)
Traditionally used for
coughsore throatmucusstingsallergy
How to prepare it
Leaf infusion with honey; as a syrup for children's coughs.
Pairs well with: Mallow, Thyme
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