Ribwort
The narrow, lanceolate leaves of the perennial plantain (Plantago lanceolata) stand in a basal rosette close to the ground. From the center of which arise 10 to 40 cm long erect leafless stems, at the end of which are short, egg-shaped and beige-brown spikes.
The 5 to 7 longitudinal leaf veins are clearly visible.
Ribwort
Image source: 268541416 – stock.adobe.com
Family and collection time
Common plantain
Image source: 526507252 – stock.adobe.com
The ribwort plantain (Plantago lancelota) belongs to the plantain family, as does the common plantain (Plantago major).
Parts of the plant used: Leaves, flower buds, fruits
Collection time in detail:
- Leaves: April to August; young leaves from the center of the rosette
- Flower buds: May – July
- Fruits: August – October
Healing effect and application
Therapeutic properties:
Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antifungal, astringent, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, cough suppressant, wound healing.
Application in naturopathy:
cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma, sore throat, lung and bronchial diseases, wounds, ulcers, mosquito bites, bleeding, sore feet.
Ingredients: (selection)
- Mucilage
- Iridoid glycosides
- Silica
- Tannins
- Flavonoids
Tea:
Ribwort-Tea is used for catharses of the airways. At the onset of sore throat and cough, taking ribwort syrup can relieve the discomfort.
Recipe for the kitchen: mushroom dish without mushrooms according to Rudi Beiser
Sauté finely chopped onions and finely chopped young fresh leaves cut across the grain in a little butter. After approx. 5 min. add very young buds and a little thyme. After another 5 min. season with salt, pepper and round off with a little cream.
Bon appétit!
References:
Beiser, Rudi: Our edible wild plants. Kosmos Nature Guide 2018
Bühring, Ursel: Praxis-Lehrbuch der modernen Heilpflanzenkunde; Grundlagen – Anwendung – Therapie. Sonntag Publishing House Stuttgart 2005
Pahlow, M. Pharmacist: Medicinal Plants. Bechtermünz Publishing House Augsburg 2001
Schneider, Christine: Finding wild herbs. Ulmer Publishing House Stuttgart 2017
Recipe by Dr. Markus Strauß www.dr-strauss.net
