Clear Ear | Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Benefits of Mullein Flowers

Mullein root has been used for thousands of years providing benefits and supporting the body.  Mullein has been long used in Southern Europe, Asia and North America with claims benefiting: respiratory, ears, toothache, nerves, digestive, pain, warts, fevers, hemorrhoids, lymph node system, Gout and soothing plantar fasciitis.  As always there could be allergies with any herbal or big pharma. Risking big pharma’s negative side effects that create further internal complications are no longer the only option.

Ear Ache Relief:

Research reveals mullein’s strong anti-inflammatory effect helps with ear aches and infections and anecdotal evidence shows it can help relieve the symptoms of Meniere’s Disease in humans and has also been helpful to dogs and canine ear problems. Seeking holistic veterinarians can provide a wealth of information for plant based health supplements and animals.

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https://www.healthline.com/health/mullein-leaf 

Explore other Benefits of Mullein (Verbascum thapsus):

Goiter Reduction: 

Mullein is a strong anti-inflammatory and research shows support for its effectively reducing glandular inflammation of the thyroid. Mullein helps move lymph flow, naturally.

Respiratory: 

Leaves are smoked which is helpful with lung congestion and mucus production. Mullein dilates capillaries therefore increasing circulation. This helps relieve congestion a remedy for respiratory conditions, COPD, bronchitis, asthma and more.

Cold Sores and Hemorrhoids:

Mullein leaves can be useful for external hemorrhoids as a poultice apply it directly to your cold sore or hemorrhoid. Another method is make like a tea, cool the liquid and with a small cloth  dip it into the cold liquid for a compress and apply to your skin wound, or your hemorrhoids.

Some people get a dermatitis reaction to plants, Mullein is fuzzy so use precautions if this applies to you. Straining the Mullein through a cheese cloth or nylon is very helpful to reduce the plant material. You can literally make your own medicated cream by adding mullein extract to your favorite gentle face cream or skin balm.