Mullein Leaf Extract

Mullein Leaf Extract

Mullein leaf extract is considered as a good herbal medicine to treat various disorders, especially, respiratory problems. Mullein or Verbascum thapsus belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae. It is also recognized by various other common names such as witches candle, velvet plant, candlewick, lungwort, grandmother’s flannel, feltwort, flannel-leaf, hare’s-beard, etc. The thick, soft and decurrent mullein leaves are woolly in appearance. Mullein leaf extract is available in almost all health stores. The characteristic feature of mullein plant is that its parts are covered with star-shaped trichomes and the thick cover of trichomes on the leaves gives them a silvery appearance. These plants were known by our ancestors as plants providing herbal medicines for a host of ailments. These are natives to Europe and some Asian regions and often exist as weeds in barren lands and roadsides. 19th century people smoked mullein’s roots or dried flowers to treat respiratory diseases and asthma symptoms. Mullein is an ‘old world’ plant. Let us take a look at medicinal properties of mullein and mullein leaf extract benefits.

        Mullein Leaf Extract’s Analysis Sheet:       

Functions of Mullein Leaf Extract      

1. Mullein leaf can boost your immune system.

2. Mullein leaves provide relief from minor rashes, burns, inflammation, etc. when applied externally over the skin.

3. Chewing a mullein leaf can help alleviate toothache.

4. Mullein leaf extract made in olive oil helps relieve earache and inflammation.

5. The diuretic properties of mullein leaves help prevent fluid retention.

6. Mullein leaf extract can be used to treat diarrhea and hemorrhoids.

7. The extract can also strengthen the lymphatic system.

8. The extract is helpful in treating painful urination.

9. Mullein leaf extract can help get rid of insomnia, constipation and kidney problems.

10. Mullein leaf extract is beneficial in curing bleeding of the lungs or tuberculosis and also of the bowels.

11. Mullein leaf extract can promote the discharge of mucus and soothe irritated mucous membranes pertaining to its expectorant and demulcent properties.

12. Mullein, the useful herb is considered a terrific herb that is not addictive. So, mullein leaf extract can be used as a pain killer and to bring on sleep.

13. The fresh mullein leaves, boiled in milk and consumed daily, work great for tuberculosis. It is an Irish traditional folk remedy for tuberculosis. When the same mixture is applied externally in the form of a poultice, it helps cure boils, carbuncles, chilblains, hemorrhoids and skin ulcers.

14. Mullein leaf extract tea, made from the flowers and leaf extract, works great for headache, bronchitis, asthma, dry coughs, sore throat, tonsillitis and hoarseness. In ancient times also, mullein leaf and flower tea was used as an antispasmodic, a diuretic and as an effective herbal medicine for chest pains, colds, asthma, bronchitis, coughs and kidney infections.

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