Collect ribwort at the right time
If you cannot grow ribwort as a herb and medicinal plant in your own garden, you will find it easiest to find Heyday in near-natural foraging meadows and along roadsides. Make sure you choose a remote location for gathering as far as possible so as not to harvest crops that have been contaminated by dogs. Since the ribwort reproduces by self-sowing and also via the roots, a suitable Location numerous specimens of the species are often found. In principle, all parts of the plant can be harvested and processed during the entire vegetation period. However, you will achieve the best results with a harvest between May and September.
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Save the ribwort
That dry is a popular technique for making ribwort plantain with its antitussive properties durable for the winter season. Collect the ribwort leaves during dry weather so that it does not go moldy as it dries. In addition, you can use all parts of the plant for ribwort, the proportion of
lanceolate leaves but should clearly outweigh the stems and flower heads. To dry, you can thread the ribwort leaves on a string and hang them in a well-ventilated place. Alternatively, you can also use ribwort honey or extract the juice from its leaves with a centrifuge.The use of fresh ribwort in the kitchen
The ribwort is not only a very effective natural medicine for sore throats and bronchial ailments, but also a tasty ingredient for the following dishes:
- Herb salads
- Sauces
- Dressings
The fresh leaves of the ribwort can be washed and cut into small pieces and mixed with salads and spicy dressings. The not yet open flower heads of the plant can be roasted well in a little oil and, when mixed with various foods, create a mushroom-like taste.
Tips & Tricks
The roots of ribwort can also be harvested and used. When chewed, they help against inflammation in the mouth and throat.
