botanical name(s): Verbascum thapsus, Verbascum thapsiforme, Verbascum phlomoides
synonyms: mullein, Aaron's rod, great mullein, orange mullein
part(s) used: flowers of second-year plant, leaves of first-year plant, herb
qualities:
affinities: lungs, mucus membranes, ears
actions: expectorant, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, vulnerary, antibacterial, pectoral
dosage:
» infusion: 1 - 2 tsp. dried herb per cup water; drink 1 - 3 cups per day
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy: chronic lung disease, inflammations of respiratory tract, bronchitis, asthma; earaches, otitis media
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1
toxicity: 0
constituents:
» V. thapsus: mucilage; flavonoids, saponins, volatile oil, tannins
» V. thapsiforme: iridoid glycosides, flavonoids
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