Description
Plantain Leaf herbal tincture by Rhodes Herbs — from seed to shelf, grown and made in small batches. 1 fl oz (30 mL), made with alcohol.
About this herb
Plantain leaf (Plantago lanceolata) — ribwort plantain, the narrow-leafed cousin of the broadleaf plantain in lawns and paths — has been a household herb in Europe for centuries. Herbalists traditionally used the leaf as a soothing demulcent for irritation of the mouth and throat and the dry cough that comes with it, and as a simple poultice for minor skin irritation. Europe’s medicines agency keeps it on the books as a traditional remedy for those throat and cough uses.
Suggested use
Shake well. Adults: take 1–2 droppersful (about 1–2 mL) in a little water or under the tongue, up to 3 times a day. Start at the lower amount and see how you do. In Europe, the traditional ribwort plantain tea is 2 g of the leaf in 150 mL of hot water, two to three times a day.
Learn more
- Ribwort Plantain Leaf — European Medicines Agency
- EU Herbal Monograph on Plantago lanceolata Leaf — European Medicines Agency (PDF)
- Plantain (Plantago): Uses, Benefits & Dosage — Drugs.com
Caution & disclaimer: This information is educational only and has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Talk with your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional for professional advice before using herbal products — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a medical condition. Plantain leaf is considered one of the gentler herbs, but safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established — ask your doctor first. Avoid it if you are allergic to plantain or to psyllium, its close relative.
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