MULLEIN
By Bathgate
14 Jun, 2014
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The flower is used to make medicine.
Mullein is used for cough, whooping cough, tuberculosis, bronchitis, hoarseness, pneumonia, earaches, colds, chills, flu, swine flu, fever, allergies, tonsillitis, and sore throat. Other uses include asthma, diarrhea, colic, gastrointestinal bleeding, migraines, joint pain, and gout. It is also used as a sedative and as a diuretic to increase urine output.
Mullein is applied to the skin for wounds, burns, hemorrhoids, bruises, frostbite, and skin infections (cellulitis). The leaves are used topically to soften and protect the skin.
In manufacturing, mullein is used as a flavoring ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
How does it work?
The chemicals in mullein might be able to fight influenza and herpes viruses, and some bacteria that cause respiratory infections.
Comments on this photo
I agree..I have always believed cures for all illnesses will be discovered in plants some day..it's just finding the right one...
14 Jun, 2014
I agree 100% Sandra. I'm amazed at how many different uses this plant has. I'm surprised it's not very well known in general.
14 Jun, 2014
It isn't a plant I associate with medicines either Paul..never heard anything about it before..For it to be used for so many ailments,you would think it was common Knowledge..It might just be me,that doesn't know!:o)
14 Jun, 2014
It's not just you. This is the first I've heard of it also. I had to ask about it and do some research. This one plant can practically clear out your medicine chest, LOL!
14 Jun, 2014
Even mine,Paul? now that would really be something! Lol
15 Jun, 2014
:O
16 Jun, 2014
Interesting ...
14 Jun, 2014