Verbascum Thapsus Health Benefits

Verbascum Thapsus

Verbascum Thapsus also called Great or Common Mullein is a member of the family of mullein. Verbascum Thapsus is native to Northern Africa, Asia and Europe. Verbascum Thapsus health benefits are many and varied from medicinal and are presented below.

Verbascum Thapsus Health Benefits

Verbascum Thapsus or Mullein has the following health benefits:-

• Verbascum Thapsus has antiseptic properties and is rich in soothing mucilage.
• Its main use is for coughs, colds, influenza and respiratory infections when taken as an infusion.
• It is also recommended for colic, digestive upsets, nervous tension and insomnia.
• Infused oil made from the flowers is also applied to sores and  chapped skin.
• The infused oil is also used to relieve earache by pouring drops into the ear.
• The Verbascum Thapsus plant leaves has also been used to make hair dyes.

The other name for verbascum thapsus is Aaron's rod. Verbascum Thapsus health benefits can be utilised by taking verbascum thapsus as a tincture, infusion, tablets, capsules and syrup on top of being taken as an infused oil.