Ribwort plantain

Plantago lanceolata

Common plant with remarkable anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties.

Description

Ribwort plantain is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory and antihistamine, rich in aucubin and flavonoids.

Benefits

• Natural antihistamine
• Anti-inflammatory
• Healing
• Expectorant
• Soothing

How to use

As infusion, fresh leaf poultice, syrup or tincture.

📋 Recommended preparation

Poultice: crush fresh leaves on insect bites. Infusion: 1.5g in 250ml, 10 minutes.

Precautions

• No major contraindications known.
• Harvest from non-polluted areas.

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