Mullein

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Great or Common Mullein Verbascum thapsus is also known as; Aaron’s rod, Adam’s flannel, Indian tobacco, Jacob’s staff, Jupiter’s staff, Peter’s staff, blanket leaf, bullock’s lungwort, cow’s lungwort, feltwort, hare’s beard, lady’s foxglove and many more.

Mullein is a plant that grows in dry, barren places, has been used for centuries because of its outstanding medicinal qualities. Its healing properties are found in its roots, leaves, and flowers, and it has been effective in treating a variety of health conditions, especially respiratory disorders. Mullein’s anti-bacterial properties make it effective in treating infections. It has even been used to treat tuberculosis as it inhibits the bacteria which causes the disease.

Mullein tea is simple to make. Just steep the leaves in hot water. For a sweeter taste, mullein flowers can be added. You can drink the tea, hot or cold. Any excess tea can be stored in the refrigerator for future use. The leaves are used topically to soften and protect the skin from bruises, frostbite, burns and more.

Use Mullein oil for earaches and more!

Making mullein oil is easy: 
Harvest the flowers while they are fresh. Completely fill a jar with the flowers. Mash the flowers with a fork, but not to the point that they would pass through a strainer. Add olive oil to the jar, completely submerging the flowers. Stir, making sure that there are no bubbles. Cover the jar and leave on a sunny windowsill for five days. After the fifth day, remove the oil by straining the mixture.
Pour the oil into another glass jar, cover, and put in a cool place until needed. Mullein oil has a long shelf life of up to two years.

Note: Because of their toxicity, the seeds of the mullein plant should never be used in preparing tea or oil. (Please do your own research and/or consult a medical professional prior to use)

In the USA