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herb
Verbascum spp. (Mullein)
Botanicals

definition

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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