HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Mullein

Botanical nameVerbascum thapsus

Plant part usedLeaf/aerial parts

Important safety information: Filter extremely well to remove irritating hairs; persistent cough, breathlessness or blood needs assessment.

Herbal actions

Demulcent
expectorant
mild anti-inflammatory

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Dry irritated cough
Productive cough support
Upper respiratory irritation

Main constituents

Mucilage, verbascoside, iridoids, saponins, flavonoids

Preparation overview

Tea: Infusion. Strain through a coffee filter or fine cloth to remove irritating hairs.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.