Description:
Ribwort has a high mucilage content and is therefore excellent in the treatment of dry, spasmodic respiratory conditions. It is also widely used externally for wounds and inflammation
Dosage:
3-8 mls per day, 20-60 mls per week
Parts Used:
Leaf
Main Actions:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Expectorant
- Anticatarrhal
- Antibacterial
- Antimicrobial
- Astringent
- Demulcent and soothing diuretic
Key Indications:
- Upper Respiratory Catarrh
- Chronic mucous membrane discharge
- Asthma
- Acute and Chronic Bronchitis
- Dry coughs
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Rhinitis and sinusitis
- Nasal and middle ear catarrhal conditions
- Mouth/throat inflammation
- Diarrhoea
- Colitis
- Gastric/Peptic ulcer
- Haemorrhoids
- Incontinence in children
- Dysuria
- Cystitis
- Externally for wounds and skin inflammation
Major Safety Issues:
None known