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Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 03:13
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Mullein, Candlewick Plant, Flannel-leaf, Bunny's Ears

  • Botanical Name

    Verbascum thapsus

  • Part Used

    Leaf

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    30 to 170mL weekly

Much loved in folk medicine to assist breathing, mullein leaves are a beneficial respiratory remedy for toning the mucous membranes and treating lung congestion. It is widely used to treat dry, irritating coughs, influenza, asthma and bronchitis. It also supports people who have inhaled irritants such as pollution and bush fire smoke. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Mullein and its properties

  • Traditional use

    More than 2000 years ago mullein was described as a treatment for ‘old coughs’ by the Greek physician, botanist and author of De materia medica Dioscorides. Similarly, in 19th century Ireland, it was considered a leading remedy for tuberculosis (TB), which plagued the population, and large amounts of it were cultivated for this particular purpose.

  • Actions

    Expectorant, demulcent, anticatarrhal. Vulnerary, diuretic, sedative

  • Indications

    Respiratory catarrh, bronchitis, common cold, productive and dry cough, chronic otitis media, influenza

  • Energetics

    Cool, moist

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Insufficient reliable information is available however Commission E states that no restrictions are known.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known

  • Drug Interactions

    None known

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Adhatoda, Elecampane, Grindelia, Liquorice, Red Clover, Thyme, White Horehound