Mullein herb

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Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has been used since ancient time to treat respiratory conditions, coughs, chronic bronchitis and tumours. When applied externally mullein relieves itch, burns, bruises and wounds. Mullein also has antiviral action against influenza virus. In ancient time, mullein leaves were used for hygienic purposes.

Mullein has a woolly laves and yellow flowers. It is a bitter, cooling herb that promotes the healing. Mullein has antiviral, diuretic, analgesic, expectorant, antibacterial and antitumour properties. It contains beta carotene, calcium iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C.

Mullein benefits

• Acts as a laxative
• Used as a sleep aid, treat insomnia and nervous tension
• Clear congestion
• Useful to treat asthma, difficulty breathing, coughs, bronchitis (removes mucus from the lungs)
• Used to treat urinary infections
• Used in kidney formulas to soothe inflammation

• When applied mullein compresses, it helps in treating bronchitis, cysts, swollen glands, inflammation, sore throats and sore nipples.
• Fermentation made from the leaves is used to treat ulcers, and tumours
• Mullein tea of leaves and or flowers is great to treat unproductive coughing
• Oil made from the flowers is used to treat earache

Please note: teas made from mullein must be carefully strained to trap the hairs of the plant, which can cause irritation or and choking.

Did you know: some believe that keeping mullein in the shoe keeps one from catching a cold. Others believe that when carried in sachets negativity and demons are banished.

Keywords: mullein, Aaron’s rod, great mullein.