The mucilages contained in the drug have an anti-irritant effect, the tannins have an astringent effect and the iridoids have an antibacterial effect.
Aucubin in particular has inhibitory effects on the growth of certain bacteria, such as:
- Klebsiella pneumoniae, a causative agent of urinary and respiratory tract infections, and.
- Staphylococcus aureus, a causative agent of skin infections, muscle diseases and pneumonia.
The anti-inflammatory properties of ribwort are also due to the aucubin, as it is believed to inhibit the synthesis of certain inflammatory mediators (for example, prostaglandin).
Furthermore, ribwort leaves also have wound-healing and analgesic effects.
Ribwort plantain: side effects
When used as directed, side effects are not expected. Currently, there are no known interactions with other remedies.