BREATHING & LUNGS

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

also known as Great mullein, Common mullein, Flannel leaf, Lungwort…

Moderate (traditional respiratory)

A tall biennial herb with fuzzy silvery leaves and a yellow flower spike, traditionally used as a demulcent and expectorant for coughs, bronchitis, sore throat, and ear discomfort.

Soothes irritated airways
Supports cough relief
Acts as an expectorant
Helps loosen and expel mucus
Supports bronchial comfort
Soothes sore throat tissue
Used topically (flower oil) for ear discomfort
Has antiviral activity in laboratory studies

Active in Mucilage, Saponins, Verbascoside, Flavonoids (luteolin, quercetin, apigenin), Iridoid glycosides.

Always strain tea through cloth — leaf hairs irritate the throat

Seeds are toxic — never use seeds, only leaves and flowers

Insufficient safety data in pregnancy and nursing

May cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Memorial Sloan Kettering About Herbs · EMA Herbal Medicinal Product Monographs · American Botanical Council HerbMedPro

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