Description
COMMON NAME Standardized: mullein
Other: Aaron’s rod
BOTANICAL NAME Verbascum thapsus L.
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
OVERVIEW
The silvery green leaves and bright yellow flowers of mullein have been utilized for thousands of years in herbal traditions.
Mullein is a great herb for clearing up respiratory congestion due to it’s ability to expel mucus from the body. One of the best teas to be drinking for almost any respiratory illness, Mullein is known as a ‘lung’ herb. Also aiding with sleep and with anti-inflammatory properties that may help relieve the symptoms of Haemorrhoids if used topically.
USES AND PREPARATIONS
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- Herbal tea brewing
- Tinctures
- Herbal smoking blends
- Encapsulation (great for on the go or travelling)
- Smoking alternative to tobacco (especially during sickness or heavy coughing)
- Vaping: 154°C or 310°F
PRECAUTIONS
Specific: Small hairs on mullein leaf may cause mechanical irritation in the mouth and throat if not filtered out of extracts prior to consumption.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Raw herbs vs powders:
Although powders are easy to take, the therapeutic effects of herbs are unstable (due to higher light & oxygen exposure) and are likely to be lost in the process of creating powdered herbs.
For production of powders, some companies use harsh chemicals in the soaking solvent that can be unsafe for long term use.
Consuming the entire herb, you get its full spectrum of plant chemicals and active ingredients. All our botanical herbs are air dried to retain all of the plants vital ingredients.
Fern & Lily botanical herbs are organic and packed in Australia. Supplying the most potent and highest quality in Australia.
We ship worldwide & can combine postage to save costs.