Verbascum Thapsus

Source: Flinders Ranges SA

Our Mullein Leaf is grown in our primary herb garden, located in the beautiful town of Hawker, South Australia.

The leaves are picked fresh, naturally air dried and packed by us!

All of our herbs are cultivated without the use of chemicals, pesticides or fertilisers.

We like to keep the processing of our herbs as minimal as possible to retain the character of the herb, so our Mullein leaf is simply coarsely chopped without large pieces of stem/sticks or other impurities.

Leaf may be cut further for use in tea or for smoking.

About:

Mullein is also known as Common Mullein, Flannel Leaf, Candlewick Plant and Aarons Rod.

Mullein is a biennial plant.

In the first year it grows into a large rosette of thick, fuzzy green-gray leaves.

During its second year, it sends up a tall thin stalk with small yellow flowers.

The leaves, flowers, root and stalk can all be used.

Uses:

Mullein is used in healing remedies.

It is valued as a demulcent, emollient, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, and expectorant.

When the leaves are brewed as a tea it can be used as a soothing remedy for respiratory problems: including bronchitis, sore throats, tonsillitis and dry coughs.

Leaves can also be burnt and inhaled for this purpose.

Mullein has anti-inflammatory and anti bacterial properties.

When used as a poultice and applied externally, it can be helpful in the treatment of swelling, bruises, skin ulcers, sore muscles, and haemorrhoids.

Mullein leaf can also be smoked in a herbal cigarette.

As a healthier alternative to tobacco

Assists when you’re trying to quit smoking tobacco

Whether you drink or smoke the leaf, it leaves you feeling relaxed and calm.