Healing with Mullein

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Mullein

Healing with Mullein In the test tube, at least, mullein inhibits the growth of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis, so perhaps it was of some value against scrofula. Today it’s used mostly to soothe minor respiratory irritation.

Cough and Sore Throat - Mullein contains a substance called mucilage, which swells and becomes slippery as it absorbs water. This probably accounts for its soothing action on the throat. German medical herbalist Rudolph Fritz Weiss, M.D., writes that mullein has a “well-founded reputation as a cough remedy.”

Hemorrhoids - Mullein possibly does more than help soothe hemorrhoids. It also contains tannins, which are astringent. And one study showed the herb has anti-inflammatory properties as well.

Diarrhea - Mullein’s astringent tannins probably account for its traditional use in treating diarrhea.

Rx for Mullein

For an infusion that can help soothe cough and sore throat and that may help treat diarrhea, use I to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves, flowers, or roots per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day. Mullein tastes bitter; add sugar, honey, and lemon, or mix it into an herbal beverage blend to improve flavor.

To help treat hemorrhoids, apply a compress made with a strong, cooled infusion.

In a tincture, take lh to I teaspoon up to three times a day. Dilute mullein infusions may be given cautiously to children under age 2 to help soothe persistent coughs.

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An Indian friend of mine brought me a baggy of mullein & sunflower leaves to smoke like cigs…. Dr. couldn’t gey rid of my lung conjestion… 2 days of smokin this..I was WELL !!! No I smoke it regularly !
Tink62

Comment by Tink62 — July 10, 2008 @ 2:57 pm

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