Uses for Mullein

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.)

A large plant with light green leaves with elongated flower cluster. This cluster is packed with small yellow flowers and rests atop the terminal shoot of a robust wooly stem. The similarly wooly, large, oblong leaves of this wildflower begin at the base of the stem  and alternates up.

Time of Year: Spring to fall

Location: All of North America

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Nutrient Content

Iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamins B2, B5, B12, and D, choline, hesperidin, PABA, sulfur, magnesium, mucilage and saponins.

USES

Flower, Leaves and Roots

Editable uses

• A sweeter tea can be made by infusing the fresh or dried flower

• Leaves and flowers can be used in salads 

Medical Uses

******The seeds are slightly narcotic and also contain saponins

• The leaves and the flowers anti-inflammatory and is great for sprains and pulled muscles in a mash

• Boil the leave in vinegar and water and use like bandage for arthritis, frostbite, gout, or painful skin condition

• The leave make great bandages because they are antiseptic and an astringent  

• It acts by reducing the formation of mucus and stimulating the coughing up of phlegm.

• For nasal congestion, flu, inflammation of nerve tissue, nerve pain, steam a some of the flowers to help reduce inflammation.

• Tea makes good remedy for cough, hoarseness, bronchitis, sinusitis, tuberculosis, bronchial catarrh, mumps, and whooping cough.

• A tincture of the flowers is used for migraine headaches

• Can be used in a compress for hemorrhoids

• The juice of the plant and powder made from the dried roots is said to quickly remove rough warts when rubbed on them

•  Also the root is used to help you urinate if you are having issues in a tea form.  

• A paste of the roots is said to alleviate toothaches and even relive cramps

---The Root..I have found a few places that say the the root is being looked at to help with spine issues. Mashing it and spreading it on the spine and letting it sit. Several times a day for a few weeks. But is still being looked at.

Other Uses

• The leaves are smoked, to soothe the throat and as a substitute for tobacco.

• The flowering stems can be dipped in wax and used as torches

• The leaves can be rolled up tight and make great wicks for candles

• And you can rub the leaves on you to repel insects

• Rub the leaves on your cheeks to get a rosy color (natural makeup)

• Use the flowers when washin your hair to bring out the blonde highlights

• The dried leaves and stems makes a great tinder

• You can line your shoes with the leaves to keep your feet warm

• Can be used for yellow dye. When used with dilute sulphuric acid itproduce a rather permanent green dye. And  becomes brown with the addition of alkalis