Mullein is a herb mainly used in cough remedies and other respiratory disorders. The parts of mullein that are used for medicinal purposes are the flowers, leaves and aerial parts. Mullein herb is used as an expectorant, demulcent , mild diuretic, sedative, wound herb, astringent and anti-inflamatory.
How It Is Used
As a Syrup: Take one teaspoon of mullein syrup at least three times a day. The syrup is made by combining 1pint (600ml) of fresh flowers infusion with honey. The combination is boiled and let to simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.
Infused Oil: Add drops of the mullein infused oil to a piece of cotton wool and place on a wound or pour into and infected ear. The cotton can also be put on wounds, skin ulcers, piles or haemorrhoids, ezcema, frostbite or as a chest rub for respiratory complaints. The infused oil is made by macerating the fresh flowers in sunflower oil for two weeks and strained.
Tincture: take three to six dropperfuls of mullein tincture for chronic respiratory infections.
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