Mullein

Uses

COSMETIC

Steam | flower
Use in a facial steam to soften skin.

CULINARY

Drink | flower
Flavours some liqueurs.

DECORATIVE

Decorative | flower
Use in flower arrangements.

MEDICINAL

First-aid | leaf
Apply as a poultice to wounds and ulcers.

Medicine | leaf
Use in homeopathy for headaches and migraines.

Tea | flower
A tea for coughs, respiratory infections, and cold symptoms.

Remedies

Mullein was historically used as remedies, which may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.

Skin | wounds and sores
Respiratory | cough, phlegm, bronchitis, cold and flu
Disorder | headache

Cautions

Please consult your doctor before using mullein for health related issues.

Notes

Holy moly? In Greek legend, Ulysses protected himself from Circe using a moly herb. Some consider 'moly' to be mullein, however this doesn't quite fit Homer's description of moly, having white flower and black root.

Before taken as a tea, filter out the fine hairs which can cause irritations.

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