Recipe
Ribwort plantain leaf tea
- Herb:
- Ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata
- Method:
- Herbal infusion (tea)
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 12 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Use 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaf per cup (use less fresh leaf and steep for a shorter time).
- Pour boiling water, cover, and steep 8–12 minutes.
- Strain — a thicker, more mucilaginous mouthfeel is common.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Make sure you identify the species correctly if you harvest your own material.
Why it works
Hot water and infusion time govern the release of polar metabolites and part of the volatile oils; a home infusion is not the same as a standardised tea extract from registered preparations.
Related
Ribwort plantain — Herb card
Herbal infusion (tea) — Processing method detail