Mullein Dried Whole Flowers

Latin Name: Verbascum Thapsus

Origin Country: Egypt

The mullein plant has been around for thousands of years. The leaves are almost odorless and with a bitter taste. The main ingredient they contain is gum and resin, a little tannin and a trace of volatile oil. Mullein is a popular natural remedy most often used to treat respiratory disorders since ancient times, but it also has many other medicinal uses.

Benefits

• Mullein has expectorant and anti-bacterial properties, which make drinking mullein tea helpful if you have a cold or flu with lots of congestion. It is the saponins in mullein that give it its expectorant properties.
• Mullein is a great treatment for allergies, asthma, and bronchitis for the same reasons that it helps with colds and flu. It is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, a natural expectorant and reduces phlegm.
• Mullein flower oil works as a natural remedy against ear infections. It is believed that this may be due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Drinking mullein has been found to help a number of digestive problems including diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, and bladder infections.
• Mullein has anti-spasmodic properties that help with menstrual cramps or stomach cramps associated with gastric distress.
• Mullein has natural sedative benefits and may be helpful in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety.

Hot Brewing Infused Mullein Flowers Tea

• • Place 1-2 teaspoons of dried mullein flowers in a teapot for each cup of tea you intend to brew.
  • Cover with boiling water. Place on the lid (or cover your cup with a saucer).
  • Allow the mixture to steep for 10 to 15 minutes or overnight.
  • Careful straining to avoid the small flowers hairs can irritate the throat and cause coughing.
  • Once strained well the tea it’s ready to be served.
  • Drink 1-3 cups of tea a day.
  • If you prefer add honey, milk or lemon wedge for flavor.

Side effects

• Mullein is generally considered safe to use on a regular basis but possible side effects.
• Include unusual fatigue, lethargy, inflammation of the lungs, skin irritation, confusion connected with the hypnotic effects of mullein.
• In any case you should consult with your healthcare doctor before using any herb especially if you’re taking other medications or have health problems.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and it is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.