Mullein Leaf and Flower Profile
Also known as
Verbascum densiflorum, felon herb, common wormwood, Great mullein, Common, and Flannel Mullein.
Introduction
Mullein is towering biennial plant with a single stalk up to 6-1/2 feet (2 meters) bearing whorls of leaves and topped with a spike of 5-part yellow flowers. The flowers coat the mouth with a honey-like scent and a sweet taste.
Constituents
Mucilage, flavonoids, Iridoids, sterols, and sugars.
Parts Used
Dried flower as an oil, and dried leaf as a tea.
Typical Preparations
Traditionally used as a tea, and is frequently combined with other herbs in mixtures for treating cough. May be taken as an extract if fresh material is used, and is very rarely found in capsule form. The fresh or dried flowers have traditionally been used to make an oil infusion for external use.
Summary
The soothing mucilages of mullein coat sore throats and make coughing more productive.
Precautions
None.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
