Mullein
Scientific names: Verbascum densiflorum, Verbascum phlomides, Verbascum thapiforme, Verbascum thapsus
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Alternate names: Aaron's Rod, Adam's Flannel, American Mullein, Beggar's Blanket, Blanket Herb, Blanket Leaf, Bouillon Blanc, Bouillon Jaune, Candleflower, Candlewick plant, Cierge Cotonneux, Cierge de Notre-Dame, Clot-Bur, Clown's Lungwort, Common Mullein, Cuddy's Lungs, Duffle, European Mullein, Faux Bouillon-Blanc, Feltwort, Flannelflower, Fleur de Grand Chandelier, Fluffweed, Gidar Tamaku, Gordolobo, Great mullein, Hag's Taper, Hare's Beard, Hedge Taper, Herbe de Saint-Fiacre, Herbe Saint Fiacre, High taper, Jacob's Staff, Lady's Foxglove, Longwort, Molène, Molène à Grandes Fleurs, Molène Bouillon-Blanc, Molène Faux-Phlomis, Molène Thapsus, Old Man's Flannel, Orange Mullein, Oreille de Loup, Oreille de Saint Cloud, Our Lady's Flannel, Queue de Loup, Rag Paper, Shepherd's Club, Shepherd's Staff, Tabac du Diable, Torch Weed, Torches, Velvet Plant, Verbasci Flos, White Man's Footsteps, Wild Ice Leaf, Woolen, Woolly Mullein
Actions: Antibacterial, Anthelmintic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Antitumor, Antiviral
Background
Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum) is a flowering plant found in mountain areas. It's been used in traditional medicines in Pakistan and Turkey.
Mullein contains chemicals that might help fight certain infections.
People use mullein for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, colds, cough, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific to support these uses.
Mullein is sometimes called Aaron's rod. Don't confuse this with Goldenrod, which is also sometimes called Aaron's rod. These are not the same.
Mullein contains chemicals that might help fight certain infections.
People use mullein for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, colds, cough, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific to support these uses.
Mullein is sometimes called Aaron's rod. Don't confuse this with Goldenrod, which is also sometimes called Aaron's rod. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mullein leaf, flower, or root are safe or what the side effects might be. Mullein seeds are possibly unsafe. They might be toxic.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mullein is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using mullein for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of mullein might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Mullein interacts with any medicines. Before taking Mullein, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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