Mullein
Mullein
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Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Varieties: White Bride
PlantedMedicinal
Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Vata & Kapha
Rasa / Taste
Bitter, Sweet
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Expectorant, demulcent, lung anti-inflammatory; flower oil for earache
Helps With
Why This Plant
"A dream herb and lung medicine; the torch plant that brings light into dark places."
Cultivation
Biennial; lean well-drained soil, full sun; rosette year one, flower stalk year two.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Strain fine leaf hairs from tea through cloth.
