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Mullein

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Verbascum thapsus

Oral Uses

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory, an expectorant and a demulcent; contains mucilage; loosens the mucus; soothes respiratory system; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease RatingRating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory, an expectorant and a demulcent; contains mucilage; loosens the mucus; promotes mucus elimination; soothes respiratory system; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Mullein is an expectorant and a demulcent; contains mucilage; soothes respiratory system; loosens the mucus; relieves cough. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Asthma Rating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates symptoms. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Common cold Rating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory, an expectorant and a demulcent; contains mucilage; loosens the mucus; soothes respiratory system; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Influenza Rating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory, an expectorant and a demulcent; contains mucilage; loosens the mucus; soothes respiratory system; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Sore throat Rating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory, an expectorant and a demulcent; contains mucilage; loosens the mucus; soothes respiratory system; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Expectorant RatingRatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRatingRating

    Mullein is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antacid RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an antacid; neutralizes body's excess acids. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antiasthmatic RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an antiasthmatic; alleviates asthma symptoms. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Otitis RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates pain. Use mullein containing ear drops 2-3 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anodyne RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply mullein containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply mullein containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply mullein containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Ophthalmic RatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an ophthalmic; helps to treat eye problems. Use mullein containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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