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Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) c/s
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) c/s
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Mullein Leaf is packed with antioxidants and has a long history of providing a multitude of benefits to help support overall body health.
Mullein Leaf, also known as Verbascum Thapsus, is an herbaceous biennial in the Scrophulariaceae family. While it is native to Europe and Asia, it can now be grown anywhere, and it crops up commonly in North America. The Mullein plant blooms with beautiful yellow flowers. Its soft, thick leaves have also been called Grandmother's Flannel.
The herb is also known as Candlestick because the ancient Romans made a torch by dipping the long, flower stems in tallow and lighting them. Dried loose mullein leaf is used to make tea and, in combination with other herbs and spices, is also used to make incense.
The dried leaves can be brewed into an herbal tea or used to make oils and syrups. To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 2 tsp. of herb. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately
a.
quick look
information at a glance
| approximate cups to one pound | 8 |
| origin | Bulgaria |
| plant part used | flowers, leaves |
| processing | cut & sifted |
b.
buying & keeping
general guidelines and tips
| storage tips | Keep in a sealed container away from direct sunlight, moisture and extreme heat. |
| appearance & aroma | Leafy with a pleasant scent. |
c.
uses
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| cosmetic | Infuse in oil for use in soaps, salves, ointments and liniments. |
| culinary | Use in teas, alone or with other herbs. |
| aromatic | Include the dried herb in incense blends. |
| safety | Don’t take large amounts or use this herb long-term. Mullein contains glycyrrhizin compounds. |
d.
flavor profile
cut & sifted
mullein leaf
Mild and pleasant tasting. Combine with other herbs to enhance the flavor of tea blends.
what else you should know
cut & sifted
mullein leaf
Mullein, also called Great Mullein, is a tall-growing biennial in the figwort family that is distributed throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, North Africa and the Americas. It's a common sight in late summer in open pastures and along roadways in the eastern US, often finding a perch between rocks and in gravel. The plant is easy to recognize—the fuzzy leaves emerge from a center rosette to form a stalk several feet high, from which bright yellow, slipper-like flowers appear.
While the flowers are typically infused in oil or used to produce a natural dye, the collective aerial parts of the plant are tinctured, infused or prepared as tea. Mullein also makes an excellent cosmetic herb because it contains astringent and emollient compounds.
Common Names
Great Mullein, velvet plant, velvet dock white mullein, bullock's lungwort shepherd's club, hare's beard, cow's lungwort
If pregnant, nursing, suffering from any medical condition, or taking medication, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children.
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