Arkopharma Common Plantain Common Plaintain grows all over France in the fields and footpaths Its leaves are very tender when young and they form pretty rosettes on the ground One of the principle iridoids found in its leaves is aucuboside which has an anti - bacterial and anti - tussive properties used to heal bronchial illnesses Plantain leaves also contain mucilage which provides a softer and emollient action and facilitates expectoration Plantain is also used as an anti - inflammatory and anti - allergic So it is a very valuable addition for respiratory allergies Recommended for Respiratory problems due to allergies such as asthma coughs rhnitis hay fever and sinusitis Anti - inflammatory bronchitis pharyngitis and laryngitis