{"product_id":"ribwort-1-2-optimalrx","title":"Ribwort 1:2 (OptimalRx)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlantago lanceolata.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibwort, aka \u003cspan\u003eNarrow-leaved Plantain, can be used as first aid to heal many types of \u003cstrong\u003ewounds \u003c\/strong\u003eand to take the swelling and sting out of a variety of different insect bites. It can be used internally for \u003cstrong\u003edry coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis and mucus membrane inflammations\u003c\/strong\u003e including \u003cstrong\u003ediarrhoea and peptic ulcers\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can also be added to remedies for \u003cstrong\u003eseasonal allergies such as hay fever\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ribwort is valued for its broadly therapeutic effects on the \u003cstrong\u003eurinary system \u003c\/strong\u003eand is useful in cases of \u003cstrong\u003ecystitis, prostate inflammation or bladder infections.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantago is from the Latin planta, the sole of the foot, because it grows on paths and lanceolata refers to the lance shaped leaves. It has long been considered by herbalists to be a useful remedy for coughs, wounds, inflamed skin or dermatitis, and insect bites. Bruised or crushed leaves have been applied topically to treat insect bites and stings, eczema and small wounds or cuts. It was considered to be a gentle, soothing expectorant with a mild astringent effect said to help remedy haemorrhoids or bladder infections with small amounts of blood in the urine. Traditionally regarded as a mucilage drug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-inflammatory, antioxidant, expectorant, anticatarrhal, antibacterial, antimicrobial, astringent, demulcent, soothing diuretic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Upper respiratory catarrh, particularly in children, including chronic mucous membrane discharge, asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, coughs of all sorts, pertussis (whooping cough), rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal and middle ear catarrhal conditions\u003cbr\u003e•    Inflammation of the mouth and throat \u003cbr\u003e•    Dysentery and diarrhoea, gastric and peptic ulcer, colitis, haemorrhoids\u003cbr\u003e•    Incontinence in children, painful urination, cystitis\u003cbr\u003e•    Externally for wounds and inflammation of the skin, as a form of first aid for insect bites and bruises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooling, moistening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot advised as there is insufficient evidence for safe administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvy Leaf, Liquorice, Mullein, Thyme, Stone Root, Adhatoda, Aniseed, Elecampane, Grindelia, Heartsease, Hyssop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OptimalRx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46435654107332,"sku":"Plantago lanceolata (Organic)","price":0.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/OptimalRxRibwort_1in2_500ml_media-01.jpg?v=1784758303","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/ribwort-1-2-optimalrx","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}