Narrowleaf Plantain, Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata

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Botanical Name:

Plantago lanceolata

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Plantago

Species:

lanceolata

Common Name:

Narrowleaf Plantain, Ribwort Plantain

Seeds Per Pound:
135,500
Quantity:
12.23 lb
Germination:
91%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
12-15 inches
Collection Locale:
Netherlands
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
In Stock: 12.23 lb
Prices
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Plantago lanceolata is a species of genus Plantago known by the common names ribwort plantain, English plantain, buckhorn plantain, narrowleaf plantain, ribleaf and lamb's tongue. It is a common weed of cultivated land.
* Considered to be an indicator of agriculture in pollen diagrams, P. lanceolata has been found in western Norway from the Early Neolithic onwards. Something that is considered to be an indicator of grazing in that area.
* P. lanceolata is used frequently in tisanes and other herbal remedies. A tea from the leaves is used as a highly effective cough medicine.
* P. lanceolata contains phenylethanoids such as acteoside (verbascoside), cistanoside F, lavandulifolioside, plantamajoside and isoacteoside. It also contain the iridoid glycosides aucubin and catalpol. more...
* Ribwort plantain is a safe and effective treatment for bleeding, it quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue. The leaves contain mucilage, tannin and silic acid. An extract of them has antibacterial properties.
* A good fibre is obtained from the leaves, it is said to be suitable for textiles. A mucilage from the seed coats is used as a fabric stiffener. It is obtained by macerating the seed in hot water. Gold and brown dyes are obtained from the whole plant. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Medicinal Comments:

The leaves ,gathered in the summer are used medicinally and help with digestive problems because they contain mucilage, tannins and minerals among other ingredients. Ribwort plantain is used in the treatment for bleeding, it quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue. The responsibility for using plants medicinally is yours. We cannot assume any liability for any detrimental influences.

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