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Information about the Herb Ribwort
Plantago lanceolata, also known as Blackjack is part of the Plantaginaceae plant family. Ribwort originated from Europe,
but the plant is widely distributed throughout the world.
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
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).
- Aucubin (a glucoside)
Action:
- anti-hemorrhagic [an agent to stop hemorrhages]
- astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
- demulcent [a substance that soothes inflamed mucous membranes and protects them from irritation]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- expectorant [an agent that promotes the discharge of mucous and secretions from the respiratory passages]
- hemostatic [an agent that controls bleeding]
- soothing
Ribwort is used for:
Blood Conditions
- coagulates blood
- rids the blood of toxins
- weak or bad blood
- diarrhea
- gastritis
- enteritis
Genitourinary Tract Conditions
- bladder disorders
- cystitis where there is bleeding
- diseases of the bladder, combined with Thyme
- stones
- weak kidneys
Glandular Conditions
- goiter
- malignant glandular disorders
Liver Conditions
- liver disorders
Parasitic Conditions
- worms
Respiratory Conditions
- bronchial asthma
- bronchitis
- chronic catarrh
- coughs and irritation from coughing
- disorders of the respiratory system
- hoarseness, with slight cough
- loosens mucous and slime in the inner organs
- mucous congestion
- rids the lungs of phlegm
- soothes inflamed mucous membranes
- tuberculosis of the lungs
- weak lungs
- whooping cough
It is used externally for:
- cuts
- dog bites
- eczema
- hemorrhoids
- herpes
- insect bites
- malignant growths
- open sores on stumps of amputees
- scratches
sores - stings from poisonous insects
- thrombosis
- ulcers
- wounds
Other Uses:
The leaves placed in shoes will keep the feet free from blisters
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Ribwort without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following medications:
- None indicated
Global Herbal Supplies has Ribwort available in the following forms
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
