Mullein ( Verbascum thapsus )

Description

Mullein

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, now widely naturalized in North America. Known for its tall spikes of yellow flowers and soft, fuzzy leaves, mullein has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It is valued for its potential respiratory benefits, including soothing coughs, congestion, and inflammation of the respiratory tract. Mullein leaves and flowers are commonly used to make teas, tinctures, and herbal infusions. Additionally, mullein is used topically in oil form to relieve earaches and skin conditions. While generally considered safe, it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare provider before using mullein, especially for prolonged use or in combination with other medications.

As a tea Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) may ease bladder infection and kidney problems, activate the white blood cells of the body, effective against respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, cold, cough and flu, narcotic properties without being habit forming, excellent pain killer and helps induce sleep, calming effects on all inflamed and irritated nerves, controlling coughs, cramps, and spasms, loosen mucus and move it out of the body, dropsy, sinusitis, and swollen joints, hot tea also may help with mumps, tumors, sore throats, and tonsillitis.

They used to:

• Make a cough syrup out of boiled roots.
• Apply the leaves in a paste to the skin.
• Rub the leaves over inflamed skin.

These days, it’s more commonly used for less serious conditions, like Allergies, Sore throat and Tonsillitis.

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