Ribwort Plantain Leaf (Plantago lanceolata)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Plantago lanceolata
COMMON NAMES
Ribwort Plantain, Ribgrass
FAMILY
Plantaginaceae
DESCRIPTION
A common perennial known for enticing wildlife.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose dried chopped leaf.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Infusion: 2 teaspoons of herb to a cup of cold water. Pour boiling water over the herb and leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired. Drink 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
Alternatively add half a teaspoon (2.5 ml) of tincture to a cup of warm water for a quick alternative to tea.
The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.
CAUTIONS
Maximum of 6 g per day may be taken as a powder or capsules. This herb is considered safe in food amounts. Do not take if you are allergic to this plant or other members of this plant's family (Plantaginaceae). Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, have health concerns or an ongoing illness. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner. If you are taking any medication, please speak to your healthcare practitioner before using this product. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or lifestyle. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
MEDICINAL USE
Traditional herb for mucus membranes, plantain is astringent and anticatarrhal.
Key actions: Demulcent, astringent, antibacterial, laxative, expectorant, diuretic.
In clinic: Herbalists use this herb to treat irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, diarrhoea, cystitis, peptic ulcers. as well as hay fever, catarrh and bronchitis.
If you are interested in the medicinal use of this herb please consult a herbalist. Herbs are generally used at medicinal strength, in blends, prescribed for each unique patient's condition
STORAGE
Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
PACKAGING
Pouches: Packaged in a biodegradable stand-up resealable pouch. Made with 45% - 60% renewable wood pulp starch. When placed into a composting environment the pouches will biodegrade to compost within 3 months.
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