Dried Mullein Leaves (Verbascum thapsus)
Locally-foraged in the woods near the banks of the Medina River in the beautiful Hill Country of Bandera, Texas.
28g bag dried mullein leaves
Locally-foraged in the woods near the banks of the Medina River in the beautiful Hill Country of Bandera, Texas.
28g bag dried mullein leaves
Locally-foraged in the woods near the banks of the Medina River in the beautiful Hill Country of Bandera, Texas.
28g bag dried mullein leaves
WHAT IS IT?
Soft and fuzzy - resembling the ciliated tissues of the lungs, mullein leaves contain expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral, and congestion-reducing properties, that when brewed into a tea and strained to remove the tiny hairs, make an excellent lung tonic to help support the respiratory system, alleviate asthma and bronchitis, help the body recover from lung infections like tuberculosis and pneumonia as well as colds and the flu, and it helps relieve congestion and coughs.
HOW IT WORKS:
When you're congested and filled with mucous and phlegm, the body initiates coughing as a means to get it up and out. Mullein helps with this by acting as both a demulcent and expectorant to moisten and lubricate the lungs to loosen the mucous and phlegm from the walls of the lungs so that it can be coughed out. So in this way, mullein helps make the cough more productive by relieving the congestion that's responsible for the cough and thereby relieving the cough. This is often the opposite of how we're taught to think about a cough wherein we reach for something to suppress it - and in the process exacerbate the issue because the gunk that needed to be coughed out stays in.
Mullein also has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to its Luteolin, Kaempferol, Verbascoside, Apigenin, and Quercetin content. For more information on Mullein, go here.
In short, mullein is an excellent remedy to help a person breathe easier. In fact, when you look at the whole plant with its long (up to 10 feet), straight flower stalk coming up out of the middle, mullein is calling out to help you stand tall in your power and take a deep breath so you can use your voice to speak your truth.
Other uses for mullein: urinary incontinence, bladder infections, moving lymph, relieving nerve pain (primarily facial and spinal), digestive disorders, treat wounds and sores, hemorrhoids and varicose veins, analgesic, antiseptic, and is high in B vitamins, magnesium, iron, and sulfur.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Steep 1 tablespoon of dried herbs in 8 oz of hot water for 10-15 minutes, then strain the tea to help remove the fine little fuzzy hairs. If desired, sweeten it with Manuka honey - which also has the added benefit of being a potent anti-microbial.
* This information is not meant to be medical advice and is written expressly for educational purposes. Mullein leaf is generally considered safe for children, adults, and the elderly when used in moderation. Mullein tea should not be used by pregnant women or nursing mothers without prior consultation with a doctor. Mullein tea naturally contains coumarin, which may elevate the chances of bleeding when ingested together with drugs that raise the risk of bleeding, such as heparin, aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin®), anti-platelet drugs like clopidogrel (Plavix®), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including ibuprofen or naproxen.