| Dietary sources | |
| The ribwort plantain belongs to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). Its original home is Europe, but it is now found all over the world. In addition to mucilage, tannins and saponins, it also contains other bioactive plant substances. Nowadays ribwort plantain is used in the form of tea, juice, syrup or ointments. In time of scarcity it was also consumed as a substitute for salad greens. |
| Ribwort plantain extract for respiratory diseases |
| Ribwort Plantain has an anti-irritant, astringent and antibacterial effect and is mainly used for catarrhs of the airways and inflammatory changes of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa. The constituent iridoids, aucubin and Catalpol have a preferential antiphlogistic effect (1). |
| Effect | Indication | Dosage |
| Physiological effects at a low intake |
Complementary therapy for colds & influenza with bronchitis and upper airway catarrhs | 2 - 4 ml/d |
| Therapeutic support for cough complaints and chesty cough | 2 - 4 ml/d |
| General mode of administration | |
| When |
Ribwort plantain extract should be taken between meals. |
| Side effects | |
| No side effects are known to date. | |
| Contraindications | |
| Not to be used with existing allergies of ribwort extract. Note possible cross allergies. | |
| Drug or nutrient interactions | |
| None | No interactions are known to date. |
| References |
|
1) Monografie BGA/BfArM (Kommission E). 1985. Monographie Plantaginis lanceolata herba. Bundesanzeiger. 223. References Interactions |
