| 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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