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Mullein

Mullein is a medicinal plant known to improve respiratory conditions, like asthma, bronchial congestion, and spasmodic coughs. It helps with skin disorders, throat problems, migraines, and even diarrhea.

Caution

Avoid eating the seeds as they can be toxic. If you have persistent earache or respiratory problems, seek medical attention.

Herbal Energetics

Parts Used

Leaf, Flower

Temperature

Cool

Moisture

Moist

Tone

Neutralizing

Taste

Astringent, Sweet

Common Preparations

Tea, Tincture

Medicinal Properties

Analgesic (relieves pain)
Antibacterial (inhibits growth of bacteria)
Anticancer (inhibits growth of cancer)
Antifungal (combats fungal infections)
Anti-Inflammatory (controls inflammation)
Antimicrobial (kills microbes)
Antioxidant (protects against oxidation)
Antiviral (inhibits virus from growing)
Astringent (dries, draws, and shrinks tissue to create a barrier, reducing secretions or discharges)
Demulcent (soothes and protects irritated or inflamed tissues)
Diaphoretic (induces sweating)
Expectorant (expels mucus from the upper respiratory tract)
Sedative (reduces activity of the nervous system)
Vulnerary (wound healing)

Benefits

Improves respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchial congestion, and spasmodic coughs; works well for respiratory tract that feels dry, sore, and inflamed
Helps with skin disorders
Helps with throat problems
Eases migraines
Improves diarrhea
Alleviates earache
Soothes mouth ulcers
Soothes burns
Soothes hemorrhoids
Known to improve tuberculosis

Glossary

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Resources

1) Turker, A. U., & Gurel, E. (2005). Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.): recent advances in research. Phytotherapy Research, 19(9), 733–739. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1653
2) Gupta, A., Atkinson, A. N., Pandey, A. K., & Bishayee, A. (2022). Health‐promoting and disease‐mitigating potential of Verbascum thapsus L. (common mullein): A review. Phytotherapy Research, 36(4), 1507–1522. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.7393
3) Mullein | Herbs | Herbal Reality. (n.d.). Herbal Reality. https://www.herbalreality.com/herb/mullein/

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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