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Home -> Shop By Store -> MulleinMulleinBotanical NamesFamily Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus Verbascum densiflorum Common Names Torch Weed, Aaron's Rod, Blanket-leaf, Candlewick Plant, Flannelflower, Feltwort, Hedge-taper, Jacob's Staff, Shepherd's Club, Velvet Plant, Velvet Dock, Shepherd's Staff, Torches, Our Lady's Flannel, Blanket Herb, Woollen, Rag Paper, Wild Ice Leaf, Clown's Lungwort, Golden Rod, Adam's Flannel, Beggar's Blanket, Clot-bur, Cuddy's lungs, Duffle, Feltwort, Fluffweed, Hare's Beard, Hag's Taper, Cow Lungwort. Medicinal Parts Flowers, leaves, seeds. History The Latin name is thought to be a corruption of barbascum from barba, meaning "beard," likely referring to the plant's furry leaves. The tall stems of the herb were once burned as tapers in funeral processions. The soft, fine hairs on the leaves make superb tinder. Dioscoides used the herb for scorpion stings, eye complaints, toothaches, tonsillitis, and coughs. It was also used as a tonic for such wasting diseases as tuberculosis. The infused oil made from the flowers was a standby in many parts of Europe for such diverse ailments as hemorrhoids and ear infections. Like many other herbs, mullein was considered to have mystical, as well as medicinal, values; and even Gerard, the 16th century herbalist, expressed both. Key Actions Traditional Uses The plant is high in mucilage that coats and soothes inflamed mucous membranes, making it especially valuable in treating sore throats and other inflammatory conditions. It also has a long and validated, history of being a valuable remedy for coughs and congestion and is a specific treatment for tracheitis and bronchitis -- which is why it is sometimes called lungwort. At the other end, it can also remove the pain and itching of hemorrhoids. Internal use can help heal ulcers and control diarrhea. The seeds are sometimes used as a mild sedative. Leaf and flower infusions are used to reduce mucus formation and to stimulate the coughing up of phlegm. It combines well with other herbs for internal and topical use. As an emollient, poultices and compresses from infusions of the herb makes a good wound healer and commonly used on skin abrasions, burns, insect bites to help heal and prevent infection. In Germany, the flowers are steeped in olive oil, with the resulting fixed oil used to treat ear infections and hemorrhoids. Side Effects There are no known side effects of Mullein. |
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