Verbascum thapsus, the great mullein, greater mullein or common mullein, is a species of mullein native to Europe, northern Africa, and Asia, and introduced in the Americas and Australia. [1] It is a hairy biennial plant that can grow to 2 m tall or more.

2022年12月12日 · The scientific name for this herb is Verbascum thapsus, but it’s commonly called mullein or great mullein. Mullein leaf and flowers have expectorant and soothing properties. This herb is commonly used by herbalists to treat respiratory problems such as bronchitis, dry coughs, asthma, and hoarseness.

2020年2月4日 · Mullein Benefits. There are many impressive benefits to using mullein leaves, particularly for respiratory ailments, cardiovascular health, and various infections, among others. Bursitis: Using the leaves or flowers topically on the knees to calm bursitis; Ear infection: Crushing mullein leaves into a paste to alleviate ear infections [3]

2018年9月30日 · Verbascum Thapsus, the great mullein or common mullein, is a species of mullein native to Europe, northern Africa, and Asia, and introduced in the Americas and Australia. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family of angiosperms.

2021年7月3日 · Mullein is an easy to recognize medicinal plant. We'll share how to identify and use this "gentle giant" safely and effectively.

Great mullein is an impressive, tall plant of waste ground, roadside verges and gardens. Its candle-like flower spikes rise from rosettes of furry, silver-green leaves.

Great mullein contains a demulcent, emollient and astringent properties making it useful to help resolve pectoral complaints and bleeding of the lungs and bowels. Its uses can be traced back to the Greek herbalist, Dioscorides, who was one of the …

2021年12月2日 · Great mullein is a biennial flowering plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine. Treating painful ear infections is one of the more common mullein uses, but the herb is also used to fight colds and flu, diarrhea, and a variety of inflammatory conditions.

2025年3月24日 · As a result, great mullein may become weedy. The genus name, Verbascum, may be related to the Latin word barbatus, meaning bearded and referring the the hairiness of the leaves. The specific epithet, thapsus, refers to ancient city of Thapsos (or Thapsus) in Sicily, where the plant was thought to have been commonly found.

2025年3月14日 · Great Mullein is a time-honored herb celebrated for its myriad healing properties and versatile applications. Revered by herbalists and nature enthusiasts alike, it has been traditionally used to soothe respiratory ailments, reduce inflammation, and …