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The herb mullein is an
old-time remedy for bronchitis and dry,
unproductive coughs. Mullein is a good expectorant, and in the process of clearing out the congestion,
it also soothes irritation in the throat and bronchial
passages. An antispasmodic, mullein can relieve stomach
cramps and help control diarrhea.
During the Civil war, the Confederate army used mullein to treat
respiratory problems when their medical supplies ran out.
Mullein is used to relieve pain. It has many other uses but one of its
main uses is for lung disease, coughs, hemorrhage of respiratory organs,
Mullein has a pain relieving property that quiets infalmmed and
irritated nerves and it soothing to almost any inflammation.
Mullein benefits:
o Covers and protects scraped tissues
o Softens and soothes irritated skin
o Shrinks tissues
o Prevents secretion of fluids
o Ease coughs and sore throats
o Soothe minor abrasions
o Relieve hemorrhoid pain
Mullein is widely used in
Europe for complaints of the respiratory system.
The mullein plant is characterized by wide
"woolly" leaves that project below a tall
stalk. Mullein is a common plant in the Western United
States mountain areas.
Common use of mullein:
Demulcent,
anodyne, anti-inflammatory; Expectorant, respiratory
support bronchitis, relaxant.
Mullein is also known as:
Verbascum thapsus, Verbascum thapsiforme, V.
phlomoides, V. thapsus, Blanket Herb, Lady's Foxglove, Cow's Lungwort,
Velvet leaf, Flannel flower, Jacob's staff, Bunny ears
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