Mullein: Soothes Irritated Skin

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Mullein : ( Verbascum thapsus)

The herb mullein is an old-time remedy for bronchitis and dry, unproductive coughs.

Mullein is a good expectorant, and in the process of clearing out the congestion, it also soothes mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.

An antispasmodic, mullein is thought to relieve stomach cramps and help control diarrhea.

Apparent benefits of Mullein:

• Covers and protects scraped tissues
• Softens and soothes irritated skin
• Shrinks tissues
• Prevents secretion of fluids
• Ease coughs and sore throats
• Soothe minor abrasions
• Relieve hemorrhoid pain

The mullein plant is characterized by wide "woolly" leaves that project below a tall stalk.

Mullein is a common plant in the Western United States mountain areas.

Common use of mullein: Demulcent, anodyne, anti-inflammatory; expectorant, respiratory support, relaxant.

Mullein is also known as: Verbascum thapsus, Verbascum thapsiforme, V. phlomoides, V. thapsus, Blanket Herb, Lady's Foxglove and Cow's Lungwort

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