What is Mullein ?

Mullein is a flowering plant grown in various places around the world. A resilient plant, it can thrive in various conditions even in rocky soil and sometimes can be found on the side of the road. Mullein has been used by many herbal medicinal practitioners due to a variety of unique healing properties and the flowers, leaves and roots have been used over the years to serve many healing purposes.

One of the most noted healing benefit of the Mullein herb is its expectorant properties. This means it helps the body expel excess mucus which is why it is used to treat a variety of respiratory related illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis. Effective against expelling mucus from the lungs and throat, it is also a demulcent. Studies show that demulcents create a soothing anti-inflammatory coating over mucus membranes. Studies have also shown the strong antiviral and antibacterial properties and has been used as a traditional medicine to treat ear-aches in children

Medicinal Benefits 

• Effective against respiratory illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis
• Expectorant and demulcent – expels excess mucus.
• Antiviral
• Antibacterial

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