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        "rendered": "<style>.awb-menu__main-li{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(85,136,59,0.18);padding:5px 0;margin:0;}.awb-menu__main-li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}li.wiki-cat-heading{border-bottom:none;margin-top:22px;padding-top:0;}li.wiki-cat-heading:first-child{margin-top:0;}li.wiki-cat-heading > a.awb-menu__main-a{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;font-weight:700;color:#55883b;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:0.72rem;letter-spacing:0.06em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #c1e899;display:inline-block;}<\/style>\n<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:60vh;height:560px;max-height:70vh;background-image:url('https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/spitzwegerich-hero4k-scaled.jpg');background-size:cover;background-position:center;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 -1px 0;\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:45%;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,15,5,0.40) 0%, rgba(20,15,5,0) 100%);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:60%;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(252,250,246,0) 0%, rgba(252,250,246,0.55) 55%, rgba(252,250,246,1) 100%);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:14%;left:0;right:0;padding:0 6%;text-align:left;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:600;margin:0;text-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);letter-spacing:-0.5px;\">Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Plantago lanceolata<small>Plantain family (Plantaginaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Used part<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">leaves<small>fresh is significantly more valuable than dried.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Conductive materials<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Aucubin, Catalpol<small>Iridoid glycosides, plus mucilage and tannins<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">classification<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Traditional use (EMA)<small>Commission E positive, internally and externally<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Location<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Everywhere<small>Meadows, roadsides, lawns - one of the most common types<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Harvest time<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">May to September<small>continuously, young leaves from the center of the rosette<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">To which court<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ribwort plantain is the plant you already know without realizing it: the narrow, ribbed leaves in every meadow, with the small brown spikelet on top. It combines two things that rarely come together \u2013 mucilage, which coats a sore throat, and iridoid glycosides with antibacterial potential. The EMA and Commission E list it for use in treating dry coughs and inflamed oral mucosa. The classic remedy for insect bites is based on experience, not a scientific study \u2013 but it&#039;s good experience nonetheless.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The plant that followed Europeans across the world<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eh-kraeuter-spitzwegerich.jpg\" alt=\"Spitzwegerich Bl\u00fcte Nahaufnahme\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">Indigenous peoples of North America called the plantain &quot;white man&#039;s footprints&quot; - it appeared wherever settlers went.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The genus name <em>Plantago<\/em> comes from <em>planta<\/em>, the sole of the foot, and that&#039;s meant quite literally: plantains grow where people walk. Their leaves lie flat in a rosette on the ground, the leaf veins are elastic like rubber bands, and the point of attachment is so low that neither hooves nor lawnmowers can reach it. This isn&#039;t an adaptation to a habitat, but to a disturbance \u2013 and that&#039;s why plantain is one of the most reliable companions of human settlements.<\/p>\n<p>It arrived in North America, Australia, and New Zealand with European settlers. In several indigenous North American languages, it&#039;s called something like &quot;white man&#039;s footprints&quot; because it appeared wherever settlers built paths and drove cattle. Today, it grows on every continent except Antarctica. This ubiquity has a practical advantage: you never have to look for it. Almost every unsprayed meadow, every dirt road, every older lawn has it.<\/p>\n<p>Ribwort plantain has been documented in European folk medicine since antiquity. Dioscorides describes it, Pliny praises it, it was a staple in medieval monastery gardens, and the Anglo-Saxon Nine Herbs blessing includes it as <em>fry away<\/em> These are the nine sacred herbs. What&#039;s astonishing is that their uses have remained virtually constant for over two thousand years: coughs, sore mucous membranes, minor wounds, insect bites. This is rare \u2013 the range of applications for most ancient medicinal plants has shifted several times over the centuries.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>Two operating principles in one leaf<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Ribwort plantain is pharmacologically interesting because it contains two very different groups of substances that complement each other effectively. The European Medicines Agency lists the herb as <em>traditional use<\/em> For dry, irritating coughs and inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa, Commission E issued a positive monograph in 1986, which also includes external use for inflammatory skin conditions. This is a remarkably broad recognition for a wild plant.<\/p>\n<p>The first principle is the mucilage polysaccharides. They swell in water and, when drunk, form a thin film over the irritated mucous membrane of the throat. This mechanically dampens the cough reflex originating from this mucous membrane. This is the same mechanism as with marshmallow and mallow, and it&#039;s the reason why ribwort plantain helps with a dry, irritating cough\u2014and why it&#039;s the wrong choice for a chesty, phlegmy cough. For that, there&#039;s primrose and ivy.<\/p>\n<p>The second principle is the iridoid glycosides, most notably aucubin. Aucubin is ineffective on its own; however, when broken down by enzymes or bacteria, it forms aucubigenin, which exhibits a pronounced antibacterial effect in laboratory tests. In addition, it contains tannins, which have an astringent effect and help stop minor bleeding. This combination\u2014mucus, which soothes, plus an antibacterial component that is only activated at the site of bacterial infection\u2014explains why the same plant appears beneficial both internally for sore throats and externally for grazes.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the classic application, we have to be honest: a crushed plantain leaf on an insect bite or a nettle sting is purely anecdotal. There are no controlled studies on it, and part of the effect is certainly due to the cooling effect of the plant sap and the distraction from the rubbing. Nevertheless, the substances involved match what we observe, the risk is practically zero, and the leaf is always within reach. We consider this one of the most sensible applications that folk medicine has to offer \u2013 without elevating it to the status of a proven therapy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>2 - 6 %<\/b><span>Mucus polysaccharides in the dried herb<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>up to 3 %<\/b><span>Aucubin \u2013 found in fresh leaves, decreases significantly when drying<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 6 %<\/b><span>Tannins, responsible for the astringent tone<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>3 - 6 g<\/b><span>Daily amount of herb according to Commission E<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>Why fresh plantain is better than dried plantain<\/h2>\n<p>With ribwort plantain, processing is exceptionally more crucial than origin. Aucubin is an unstable molecule: as soon as the leaf is damaged or dries slowly, the plant&#039;s own enzymes come into contact with the glycoside and break it down. The fragments then oxidize further and turn dark brown. This is precisely what you see in poorly dried plantain \u2013 it&#039;s brown instead of grayish-green. A good quality ribwort plantain retains its color because it was dried quickly and at a high temperature, thus destroying the enzymes before they can do their work.<\/p>\n<p>For you, this means practically: the strongest preparations are freshly pressed juice or freshly made syrup. Both utilize the aucubin before it breaks down. A commercially available tea made from dried herb primarily provides mucilage and tannins \u2013 this isn&#039;t worthless, it&#039;s actually just what you need for a tickly cough, but it&#039;s a different preparation with a different profile. Those harvesting in summer should boil some of it down into syrup instead of drying everything.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike aucubin, the mucilage polysaccharides are stable and soluble in both cold and hot water. The tannins take time to dissolve, which is why plantain tea should steep for ten minutes \u2013 unlike with herbs containing essential oils, nothing is lost in the process. Plantain also contains silica, zinc, and a good amount of vitamin C, which explains its long-standing reputation as a spring herb.<\/p>\n<p>A word about confusion: The closely related broadleaf plantain <em>Plantago major<\/em> The one with the round, broad leaves is equally usable and contains the same groups of substances, albeit in a lower concentration. The ribwort plantain <em>Plantago media<\/em> Likewise. There are no dangerous look-alikes when it comes to ribwort plantain \u2013 its parallel-veined, distinctly ribbed leaves in a basal rosette are unmistakable. This makes it one of the best plants for beginners.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What the ribwort plantain works with<\/h2>\n<p>Plantain is the calming component of a mixture. It benefits from being combined with something that performs a secondary function \u2013 relieving tension, easing cramps, or warming.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Cough<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Ribwort plantain + thyme<\/div>\n<p>Thyme relaxes the bronchial muscles and releases essential oil, while ribwort plantain coats the sore throat with its mucilage. Together, they soothe a stubborn, agonizing cough, for which both are necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Tickly cough<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Ribwort plantain + marshmallow or mallow<\/div>\n<p>For a purely dry, tickly cough without phlegm, a pure mucilage mixture is the best choice. Drink it lukewarm, not hot \u2013 heat breaks down the mucilage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Neck<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Ribwort plantain + sage<\/div>\n<p>When gargling, the tannins in sage and the mucilage in ribwort plantain complement each other. The sage has an astringent effect, while the plantain soothes \u2013 one of the best combinations for a sore throat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">skin<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Ribwort plantain + calendula<\/div>\n<p>For the care of healed abrasions: Calendula soothes and moisturizes, while ribwort plantain provides tannins. Use as a combined oil infusion or as a compress made from the tea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Meadow<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Ribwort plantain + stinging nettle<\/div>\n<p>When it comes to contact with stinging nettles, ribwort plantain is a classic remedy: crush a leaf and apply it to the stinging area. Both almost always grow next to each other, which makes it very convenient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Honey<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Ribwort plantain + honey in syrup<\/div>\n<p>Honey in ribwort plantain syrup is not only a sweetener, but also a preservative and contributes its own active ingredients \u2013 for children&#039;s coughs, honey is one of the few treatments with proven effectiveness. For children one year and older, not younger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Cough<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Plantain + chesty, phlegmy cough<\/div>\n<p>A mucilage-containing herb suppresses the urge to cough \u2013 but this is counterproductive in the case of a productive cough, because the mucus needs to be expelled. Primrose, ivy, or thyme are indicated here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">heat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Ribwort plantain + boiling water over a long period of time<\/div>\n<p>Mucilage cannot withstand prolonged heat. An infusion is fine, but a decoction or boiling for several minutes destroys precisely what the plant is used for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">tablets<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Plantain + simultaneous medication use<\/div>\n<p>Mucilage can delay the absorption of other active ingredients from the intestines. Maintain a one- to two-hour interval between taking mucilage and other medications \u2013 this applies to all mucilage-containing drugs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Location<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Plantain + roadside or dog walking<\/div>\n<p>Plantains grow where people trample, and these are often precisely the areas with dog feces, road salt, and exhaust fumes. Collect them away from roads and dog walking areas, and always wash them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Drying<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Ribwort plantain + slow air drying<\/div>\n<p>Leaves that dry slowly turn brown because the aucubin degrades enzymatically. Those who want to dry them should do so quickly and warm; those who want the full nutritional content should process them fresh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wound<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Plantain + deep or dirty wound<\/div>\n<p>A crushed meadow leaf is not a sterile bandage. It&#039;s fine for small, clean scratches and stings \u2013 but deeper or dirty wounds should be cleaned and treated, not planted with it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>To which court<\/span>A wild vegetable that can taste like mushrooms<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Wild herb salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Only the very young leaves from the center of the rosette, finely chopped. Older leaves are almost unchewable due to their tough veins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fried buds<\/span><span class=\"w\">Saut\u00e9 the still-closed flower buds in butter \u2013 they actually develop a mushroomy, button-like flavor. The best way to eat ribwort plantain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Green sauce<\/span><span class=\"w\">As an ingredient in a Frankfurt green sauce or a wild herb variation, it brings a mild, slightly nutty flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Spinach substitute<\/span><span class=\"w\">Blanch young leaves, remove the tough ribs, and prepare like spinach. Time-consuming, but worthwhile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Wild herb soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">Pureed together with nettle, goutweed and dandelion into a potato soup - the classic spring dish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">herb quark<\/span><span class=\"w\">Finely chopped and mixed with quark, oil, and salt. The astringent flavor blends well with the acidity of the quark.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Steamed as a side dish<\/span><span class=\"w\">Saut\u00e9ed with onion and garlic in oil, treated like chard - the ribs take longer to cook than the leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pesto<\/span><span class=\"w\">Blended with oil, nuts, and hard cheese. Slightly more bitter than wild garlic pesto, keeps in the refrigerator for about a week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">syrup<\/span><span class=\"w\">The durable storage form: layered with sugar or boiled down with honey - see the home remedy below.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Seed heads<\/span><span class=\"w\">The ripe seeds can be used like the related psyllium seeds; they swell in water and have a mild regulating effect on the intestines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> The tough longitudinal ribs are the problem when eating. They are not a problem in young leaves; in older leaves, you either pull them out like with chard or cut the leaf across the ribs into thin strips.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>The syrup - the form that preserves summer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Plantain syrup, layer method<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Collect approximately 200g of young, clean leaves away from roads and dog paths. Do not wash if possible \u2013 just brush them off; water dilutes the infusion.<\/li>\n<li>Roughly chop the leaves or crush them with a mezzaluna so that the juice can be released.<\/li>\n<li>In a clean glass, layer the ingredients alternately: a layer of leaves, a layer of raw cane sugar, and so on, until the glass is full. Press each layer down firmly.<\/li>\n<li>Seal the jar and leave it to stand in a cool, dark place for four to six weeks. The sugar draws the juice out of the leaves; the mixture will visibly shrink.<\/li>\n<li>Strain, squeeze the leaves well and briefly heat the resulting syrup to about 60 degrees - do not boil, as this destroys the mucilage.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into clean, small bottles, label, date, and store in a cool place. Refrigerate opened bottles and consume within a few weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>For a dry, scratchy, tickly cough and a sore throat, take it by the spoonful straight so the syrup coats the back of the throat. A good, mild option for children over one year old. Not for a chesty, phlegmy cough \u2013 an expectorant is needed in that case.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>Adults can take one teaspoon up to three to four times a day; children over one year old should take correspondingly less. If the cough persists for more than three weeks, or if fever, shortness of breath, or blood in the sputum develops, a doctor should be consulted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>The genus <em>Plantago<\/em> In Ayurveda, it is primarily present through the seeds: <em>Isabgol<\/em>, the husks of the Indian psyllium seed <em>Plantago ovata<\/em>, are a key remedy for the intestines and are described as cooling, sweet and <em>vata<\/em>-described as balancing. Ribwort plantain as a leaf drug is not mentioned in the classical texts; it is a European plant with a European tradition of use. The relationship via the seeds is nevertheless interesting because it is based on the same group of substances: swelling mucilage polysaccharides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In the Chinese materia medica, plantain is listed under <em>Che Qian Zi<\/em> guided - these are the seeds of <em>Plantago asiatica<\/em> and related species \u2013, and the herb as <em>Che Qian Cao<\/em>. Both are described as sweet and cooling, with a connection to the kidneys, liver, lungs, and small intestine. Their primary use is quite different from what we understand: they are considered diuretics and agents for &quot;eliminating dampness,&quot; and are used for urinary tract infections and diarrhea. Their role as cough remedies is also present, but not their primary function.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Not for coughs with phlegm:<\/strong> Plantain soothes the urge to cough. If you need to cough up phlegm, this is the wrong approach \u2013 then ivy, thyme, or primrose are recommended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance to medications:<\/strong> Mucus can delay the absorption of other active ingredients. Leave a one- to two-hour interval between taking this medication and taking tablets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Please note the collection point:<\/strong> Plantain prefers to grow along paths where dogs walk and cars drive. Collect it from off-road areas, wash it thoroughly, and do not take anything from freshly mowed or sprayed areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No substitute for a bandage:<\/strong> Crushed leaves on stings or scratches are an old, useful practice \u2013 but not sterile. For deeper or dirty wounds, clean and treat them properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homemade syrup:<\/strong> Do not boil, store in a cool place, discard if cloudy, fermenting, or with an off-odor. Sugar only acts as a preservative if the mixture was prepared cleanly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persistent symptoms:<\/strong> A cough lasting over three weeks, high fever, shortness of breath or blood in the sputum is not a case for wild herbs, but for a doctor&#039;s appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/schluesselblume-primula-veris\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Primrose<\/span><span class=\"d\">The opposite: it loosens mucus instead of calming it.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/thymian-thymus-vulgaris-5\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">thyme<\/span><span class=\"d\">The antispasmodic partner in every good cough mixture.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/ringelblume-calendula-officinalis-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Marigold<\/span><span class=\"d\">For skin application: nourishes where plantain constricts.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/flohsamenschalen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Psyllium husks<\/span><span class=\"d\">The seed of the relative - same mucilage group, different construction site.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/thymian-getrocknet\/\"><span class=\"art\">Shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">dried thyme<\/span><span class=\"d\">For your own cough tea mixture.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/brennnessel-getrocknet\/\"><span class=\"art\">Shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">dried nettles<\/span><span class=\"d\">The meadow neighbor - and the reason why ribwort plantain is crushed.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>European Medicines Agency, HMPC: Community herbal monograph on <em>Plantago lanceolata<\/em> L., folium - traditional use.<\/li>\n<li>Commission E, monograph \u201ePlantaginis lanceolatae herba\u201c, BAnz No. 223 of November 30, 1985.<\/li>\n<li>Beara I. et al.: Comparative analysis of phenolic profile and biological activity of <em>Plantago<\/em> species. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis 2012.<\/li>\n<li>Blaschek W. (ed.): Wichtl - Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Chapter Plantaginis lanceolatae herba.<\/li>\n<li>Oduntan A. et al.: Aucubin and catalpol content in <em>Plantago lanceolata<\/em> and its degradation during drying. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Overview of the stability of iridoids.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>",
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