Herb · Plantaginaceae family

Ribwort plantain

Plantago lanceolata

Full sun 0.1–0.5 m × 0.1–0.5 m Flowers May–September to −29 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose1.4–2 gof dried leaves
steep5–15 min
how often2–3× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · ribwort plantain

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedLeaf
irritation of the mouth or throat and associated dry coughcough with a coldminor skin inflammation
Form

part: leaf

For: irritation of the mouth or throat and associated dry cough, cough with a cold For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1.4–2 g of dried leaves in 150–250 ml of boiling water
How often
2–3× a day
Daily total
4–6 g a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1.4–2 g of dried leaves in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150–250 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

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  4. 4

    Drink 2–3× a day.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: irritation of the mouth or throat and associated dry cough, cough with a cold1.4–2 g of dried leaves in 150–250 ml of boiling water 2–3× a day · 4–6 g a day in total From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Compressat homepart: leaffor: minor skin inflammation1.4 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of water 3–4× a day · 4.2–5.6 g a day in total From 3 years · children, adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Children under 3: not recommended

How long

If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

Who should not use it

  • Children under 3: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)

Cautions

  • If shortness of breath, fever or purulent sputum occurs, see a doctor.
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This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
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