A fine powder for the respiratory tract

Rich in mucilages, aucubin, and flavonoids, ribwort plantain powder is indicated in preparations for expectorant, cough suppressant, and demulcent purposes. It is often included in natural formulas for ENT conditions, mild digestive inflammation, or respiratory calming blends.

Description

Fine, green-grey powder with a discreet fragrance and a slightly astringent flavour. Produced by grinding the dried leaves of Plantago lanceolata , intended for supervised professional use.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Lanceolate plantain
• Latin name: Plantago lanceolata
• Family: Plantaginaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Europe, temperate Asia
• English name: Ribwort plantain powder
• Name in German: Spitzwegerichpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de llantén menor
• Name in Italian: Polvere di piantaggine lanceolata
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق لسان الحمل الضيق

Main virtues

Softening, expectorant, astringent, anti-inflammatory, healing.

Main constituents

Mucilages, aucubin (iridoid), catalpol, flavonoids, tannins, salicylic acid, zinc.

Professional use and dosage

• Capsules: 250 to 350 mg per capsule – up to 2 times per day.
• Infusion: 1/2 teaspoon (approx. 1 g) in 200 ml of hot water – infuse for 10 min, filter.
• Incorporation: in functional powders for respiratory tract or bucco-pharyngeal formulas.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Regulated plant – use strictly reserved for professionals.
• Not recommended in case of known allergy to Plantaginaceae.
• Possible interactions with fluidifying or expectorant treatments.

History and traditional use

Renowned in ancient pharmacopoeias for its action on coughs and inflammations, ribwort plantain was nicknamed “the five-veined herb.” In powder form, it is incorporated into modern formulations as a natural respiratory softener, mucous membrane healer, and mild anti-inflammatory.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: airtight bag or professional bulk bucket.
• Storage: in a cool, dry place away from light.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Order of June 24, 2014 – List of plants subject to restrictions (Legifrance)
• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Plantain_lanceolé
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org

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