Mullein leaf - cut

Herbs: Mullein leaf - cut

 

Excerpts from The How to Herb Book

  • Used in all respiratory problems and pulmonary diseases.
  • Loosens mucus and expels it out of the body.
  • High in iron, magnesium, potassium, and sulphur.
  • Calms spasms and is a natural pain killer.
  • Helps to reduce swelling in glandular system.
  • Oil or extract of mullein for eardrops.

Has been used in the following:

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Coughs
  • Croup
  • Earaches
  • Emphysema
  • Glandular swellings
  • Lungs
  • Joints, swollen, fomentation
  • Pain
  • Mucous membrane
  • Pulmonary diseases
  • Respiratory
  • Sinus
  • Sores

    • Excerts from Practical Herbalism

    In more recent times, one of Mullein’s greatest advocates was Dr. John Christopher. He states, “It is the only herb known to man that has remarkable narcotic properties without being poisonous or harmful. It is a great herbal painkiller and nervous soporific, calming and quieting all inflamed and irritated nerves. In wasting diseases (such as tuberculosis or consumption), the weight steadily increases, expectoration becomes easy, cough calms, and the general condition is improved. Mullein soothes and strengthens the bowels and renal system, and is one of the most important for the glands and serous and mucous membranes. It stops the escape of fluids from ruptured vessels, and eliminates toxins.”

    Mullein’s gentle nature makes it one of the very best herbs for use with children’s health problems. It combines wonderfully with Chamomile, Catnip, and Lemon Balm where appropriate, and can be used to address a wide variety of childhood diseases.

    Indicated Usages - Internal:

  • Allergies, hay fever
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis, emphysema
  • Bruises
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Hemorrhage
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Insomnia
  • Nervous distress
  • Nicotine withdrawal
  • Sinus congestion
  • Whooping cough
  • Swollen glands, lymphatic
  • Tumors

    • Indicated Usages - External:

  • Boils, sores, abscesses
  • Burns, rashes
  • Conjunctivitis, eye irritation
  • Swollen glands
  • Ear infection, earache
  • Wounds
  • Toothache
  • Tumors

    • Excerpts from Nutritional Herbology

    Mullein has a folk history of use that focuses on respiratory ailments. It has traditionally been used to treat coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and asthma. Because of its soothing nature, it has also been used to treat hemorrhoids, ulcers, and inflammatory skin disorders. The flowers and seeds contain an essential oil used to treat earaches. Mullein is considered the herb of choice of lung ailments.

    Contain mucilaginous compounds that decrease the thickness and increase the production of mucosal fluids. These compounds also soothe inflamed tissues. Mullein also contains aromatic compounds that increase the flow of urine. The herb has been used to treat bronchitis, coughs, colds, hay fever, dysuria, nephritis and sinus congestion.

    From Our Reading and/or Experience...

    • We use Mullein in tea and tincture combinations. Of course, it can be used in many other types of remedies.
    • We specially like it in teas because of its very pleasant flavor. However, be sure to strain it properly to remove the potentially irritating hair-like particles.
    • Mullein can be used to benefit anyone: men, women (including before, during or after pregnancy, and nursing), children and animals.
    • It can be used as often as you would like, and in any way you choose.
    • As is the case with most herbs, Mullein should be stored in a dark, dry, and cool place.

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    Mullein for gout
    by Sherri on Oct 9, 2006

    We recently found that this wonderful herb, which grows wild here in Missouri, is soothing to gout. My husband has severe gout with frequent flareups. I made a poultice of the leaves mixed with olive oil. Wintergreen oil would have been better but had none so substituted olive. Crushed into a poultice and applied directly to the swollen and inflammed joint in his foot. Covered with a cloth and left on for 3 hours. We applied this to his foot 4 times within 24 hours and viola. Incredible shrinking of the swelling and redness, decreased pain. He even used the actual leaves as a padding over the joint while in his shoe. I have kept and dried seeds from the plant in hopes of adding it to my herb garden come spring. I'm glad to know I can buy it bulk here as well.

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