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Information About The Herb Ribwort Ribwort belongs to the natural order Plantaginaceae of which there are more than 200 species. Botanical Name: Plantago lanceolata Plant Family: Plantaginaceae Common name: Blackjack, Black Plantain, Costa Canina, Hen Plant, Jackstraw, Lamb's Tongue, Lance-leaf Plantain, Long Plantain, Narrow leaved Plantain, Ribble Grass, Ribgrass, Soldier's Herb, Snake Plantain Origin: Europe, but the plant is widely distributed throughout the world History: Ribwort was called Costa canina and Quinquenervia in medieval times because of the prominent veins in the plant, which is where the name Ribwort comes from. Tradition: In Anglo-Saxon times country children played a game of banging the stalks of the plant together until they broke. Medicinal Parts Used: Leaves, Seeds, plant Contains: Ribwort has the same chemical constituents as Plantain (Plantago major).
Ribwort is used for: Blood Conditions
Genitourinary Tract Conditions
Glandular Conditions
Liver Conditions
Parasitic Conditions
Respiratory Conditions
It is used externally for:
Other Uses: The leaves placed in shoes will keep the feet free from blisters Action:
Drug Interactions: Do not use Ribwort without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following medications:
Global Herbal Supplies has Ribwort available in the following forms |
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