Both mullein leaves and flowers have been used in traditional medicine, but they have some distinctions in their common uses:

Mullein Flowers:

• Primarily Respiratory: Mullein flowers are most well-known for their traditional use in addressing respiratory issues like coughs, sore throats, asthma, and bronchitis.
• Earaches: Mullein flower-infused oil is sometimes used for earaches.

Mullein Leaves:

• Respiratory Support: Like the flowers, mullein leaves also have expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties that can be helpful for respiratory conditions.
• Topical Uses: Mullein leaves have traditionally been applied topically in poultices or salves for wound healing, skin irritations, and hemorrhoids.
• Digestive Aid: Mullein leaves may have some mild benefits for digestive complaints like diarrhea.

Overall:

Both the leaves and flowers of mullein share some overlapping uses, particularly for respiratory health. However, the leaves tend to have a broader range of traditional topical and digestive applications.

Important Note: As always, consult with your doctor before using mullein leaves or flowers medicinally, and remember that traditional uses may not be backed by strong scientific evidence.

2. Mullein flowers have a long history of use in traditional medicine. Here's what they're traditionally used for:

Respiratory Issues:

• Cough: Mullein is considered an expectorant, helping to loosen and expel mucus, making it useful for both wet and dry coughs.
• Sore Throat: The anti-inflammatory properties of mullein can help soothe a sore, irritated throat.
• Asthma and Bronchitis: Mullein may aid in reducing inflammation and opening up airways for easier breathing.

Other Traditional Uses:

• Earaches: Mullein infused oil may be used as drops to provide relief from earaches.
• Skin Conditions: Mullein may have some anti-inflammatory benefits for topical application in cases of minor skin irritations.
• Diarrhea: Mullein's astringent properties may be helpful in cases of mild diarrhea.

Important Considerations:

• Consultation: Always talk to your doctor before using mullein, especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking medication.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Mullein's safety in these situations is not well established, so it's best to avoid it.
• Preparation: Mullein tisane is made by steeping dried flowers in hot water.
• Potential Side Effects: Mullein is generally well-tolerated, but in some cases, it might cause mild digestive upset or skin irritation.

3- you can prepare mullein flower tisane just like a regular herbal tea. Here's how:

Ingredients:

• 1-2 teaspoons dried mullein flowers
• 1 cup hot water (not boiling)
• Optional: Honey or lemon to taste

Instructions:

1. Place the Flowers: Put the dried mullein flowers into a tea infuser or directly into a mug.
2. Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot (but not boiling) water over the flowers.
3. Steep: Allow the tea to steep for 10-15 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger the flavor and potential medicinal effects.
4. Strain: If you didn't use an infuser, strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve.
5. Sweeten (optional): Add honey or a squeeze of lemon if you prefer a sweeter or tangier flavor.
6. Enjoy: Sip and savor your mullein flower tisane.

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plant name

White broth, Molène , Cierge de Notre-Dame , Herbe de Saint Fiacre , Wolf's ear , common mullein (English)

International Latin denomination

Verbascum thapsus L. = Verbascum schraderi Mey. = Verbascum thapsiforme Schrad. = Verbascum phlomoides L.

botanical family

Scrophulariaceae

Description and habitat

• Sturdy plant with stiff stem, more or less winged, up to 2 m, with thick cottony coating
• Large oval crenate leaves, the cauline leaves sessile, more or less decurrent, the lower ones long petiolate, in a rosette
• Inflorescences in +/- dense clusters, sometimes 1 m long, flowers with a rotaceous corolla, with 5 unequal pale yellow +/- petals
• Common in waste places in much of Europe

History and tradition

• Pliny recommended it for lungs and winded horses
• Belongs to the pectoral species: White Bouillon flowers, Poppy , Marshmallow , Mallow , Cat's Foot , Coltsfoot , Violet

Parts used

• Flower (leaf, root)

Dosage forms available

• Whole plant tincture

Usual dosages

Composition

Main components of the plant

• Mucilages (3%) with uronic acid , galactose , arabinose
• Iridoids  : aucuboside , harpagoside and harpagid
• Phenylethanoids [1]  : verbascoside [2]
• Flavonoids
• Lignans
• Phenylpropanoic sugar esters
• Saponosides (?)

Main components of buds or young shoots

Main components of essential oil

Properties

Plant properties

• Emollient, expectorant (the flower is part of the pectoral species)
• Softener, sudorific
• Anti-inflammatory [3]
• Antibacterial [4]
• The seed is fish poisonous
• Could be a substitute for Harpagophytum by its iridoids ( harpagoside and harpagide in lesser quantity)

Bud properties

Properties of essential oil

Directions

Indications of the whole plant (phytotherapy)

• Cough
• Asthma
• Obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD [5]
• Homeopathic indications: [6]
  • Neuralgia of the face at a fixed time
  • Laryngitis with barking “trumpet” cough

Indications of the bud (gemmotherapy)

Specific indications of essential oil (aromatherapy)

Known or suspected mode of action

• Part of the pectoral species

Usual formulations

Regulations

• French Pharmacopoeia list A (hulled corolla)

Possible side effects and precautions for use

• Be careful to filter the leaves well to avoid the irritating effect of the hairs in the herbal teas

Bibliographic references

1. Aller↑ Warashina T, Miyase T, Ueno A. Phenylethanoid and lignan glycosides from Verbascum thapsus. Phytochemistry. 1992 Mar;31(3):961-5. PMID 1373629
2. Aller↑ Raj Mehrotra, B. Ahmed, RA Vishwakarma, RS Thakur. Verbacoside: A New Luteolin Glycoside from Verbascum thapsus. J.Nat. Prod., 1989, 52 (3), pp 640–643
3. Aller↑ Turker AU, Gurel E. Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.): recent advances in research. Phytother Res. 2005 Sep;19(9):733-9. PMID 16222647
4. Aller↑ Turker AU, Camper ND. Biological activity of common mullein, a medicinal plant. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002 Oct;82(2-3):117-25. PMID 12241986
5. Aller↑ Rodriguez-Fragoso, L., Reyes-Esparza, J., Burchiel, SW, Herrera-Ruiz, D., & Torres, E. (2008). Risks and benefits of commonly used herbal medicines in Mexico. Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 227(1), 125–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.taap.2007.10.005 PMID 18037151
6. Aller↑ Guermonprez, Pinkas, Torck. Homeopathic Materia Medica. Ed. Doin. Paris. 1985, Boiron reissue. 1997.

• MA Khuroo, MA Qureshi, TK Razdan, P. Nichols. Sterones, iridoids and a sesquiterpene from Verbascum thapsus. Phytochemistry, Volume 27, Issue 11, 1988, Pages 3541–3544
• Hidayat Hussain, Shahid Aziz, Ghulam Abbas Miana, Viqar Uddin Ahmad, Saeed Anwar, Ishtiaq Ahmed. Minor chemical constituents of Verbascum thapsus. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 37 (2009) 124–126 [1]

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