MULLEIN

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)   Mullein tea is a great remedy for colds, bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough, coughs from colds and hoarseness. It will also help releive digestive tract cramps and other gastrointestional disturbances and induce sleep. Three tbsps added to boiling water with a handful of Eucalyptus and the vapor inhaled will enhance the healing benefit of both and be more effective in loosening mucous and aiding the asthma sufferer. Common Names: Aaron's rod Blanket leaf Candlewick Flannelflower feltwort Great mullein Hedge taper Jacob's staff Mullein dock Old man's flannel Shepard's club Velvet dock Plant Parts used: Leaves and Flowers Side Effects or contraindications: None known Cautions: None known Internal uses for Mullein Asthma Diuretic Cough Colds Bronchial catarrh Pain Whooping cough External use for Mullein Sores Warts Wounds Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Tea: 1 tsp or 1 commercial tea bag in 1 cup boiling water steep 5 to 8 minutes. Take: Drink 1 2 cups 2 or 3 times a day. Tincture: Best purchased Take: 15 to 40 drops every 2 to 4 hours.