The Botanical name of Mullein is Verbascum thapsus. This delightful herb constituent has the following properties: Flavonoids, mucilage, saponins, tannins, volatile oil, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and vulnerary.
This is an herbal Respiratory Remedy. May be used in the treatment of tuberculosis and all problems in the lungs. For bronchitis with a hard cough and soreness, it will bring relief and help reduce constriction. This herb has been known to help reduce symptoms of Asthma as it helps clear inflammation of the trachea. A soothing herbal tea for colds, coughs, and influenza.
You can drink this to help colic, digestive upsets, nervous tension, and insomnia. It will help clear congestion in the body, control diarrhea, and increase urine production.
Mullein contains mucilages that coat and soothe areas of the epithelium lining the ear canal that has been injured by infection.
Mullein also contains sterols that stop hormonal processes causing inflammation and pain.
You can make a compress using one tablespoon of the flowers soaked in warm water, put it into a clean cotton cloth, and use it over bloodshot eyes, as these beautiful herbs will alleviate the inflammation that is the cause.
Take 1-2 teaspoons of the dried flowers put them into your teapot, pour one cup of boiling water over and allow to infuse for 10-15 mins. Strain and drink three times a day.
You can make an olive oil remedy using 2 tablespoons of cold-pressed olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of Mullein Flowers and allow them to infuse in sunlight for 14 days. Strain and bottle.
Your Mullein Oil can be used for ear aches, over the chest area to help ease bronchitis and lung problems, helps to heal wounds, help calm the pain and inflammation of hemorrhoids and soften skin. Herbalists have used this oil to help heal wounds on the skin.
If pregnant or breastfeeding consult with your doctor or health care professional before use. As this herb contains tannin which has both cancer-fighting and cancer-promoting please check with your healthcare professional before drinking this tea.