Mullein

Mullein is definitely an herb that should be everyone's medicine cabinet. It is a go to for respiratory concerns and a key ingredient in our herbal cough syrup. Mullein has been used for treating rashes and skin irritations. Think of using the leaves like a bandaid.

Tea made from the flowers and leaves work as an expectorant to bring up phlegm. A poultice made of fresh bruised leaves has been used to treat slow healing wounds. Infusions of the herb are said to cure, burns, sores and ringworm. Mullein has also been used to promote sweating, as a mild diuretic, and to treat kidney infections, colic and digestive upset. An oil infused with the flowers has been found effective for treating ear infections.





The leaves are just beautiful. They are thick and velvety and seem to a act as a tight knit family as the center stalk of the plant shoots up. The leaves appear to have come together to create the dense, strong stalk that produces a cone of beautiful flowers at the very top. Mullein is easy to grow from seed and will seed itself in the right conditions. A beauty to watch grow and a staple in any herb garden!