Ribwort Plantain (Plantago Ianceolata) is a perennial herb that belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but it can also be found in North America today.
This plant is often used in herbal medicine.
It is very easy to recognize because of its lance-like leaves, by the short storms that grow from them, and by its compact flower heads with protruding white stamens. It has a nutty flavour that resembles the one of asparagus.
This plant has been very popular in folk medicine for many centuries.
There are several mentions of Ribowort Plantain in Irish Folklore, where it is often praised for its unique healing properties.
In Ancient China this plant was considered a symbol of fertility. It was thought to encourage pregnancy and the birth of healthy children.
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