WHAT IS MULLEIN?
Mullein is a plant. The flower is used to make medicine.
Mullein is used for cough, whooping cough, tuberculosis, bronchitis, hoarseness, pneumonia, earaches, colds, chills, flu, swine flu, fever, allergies, tonsillitis, and sore throat. Other uses include asthma, diarrhea, colic, gastrointestinal bleeding, migraines, joint pain, and gout. It is also used as a sedative and as a diuretic to increase urine output.
Mullein is applied to the skin for wounds, burns, hemorrhoids, bruises, frostbite, and skin infections (cellulitis). The leaves are used topically to soften and protect the skin.
In manufacturing, mullein is used as a flavoring ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
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Asthma
Traditionally, herbs that have a soothing action on bronchioles are also used for asthma. These include marshmallow, mullein, hyssop, and licorice. Elecampane has been used traditionally to treat coughs associated with asthma.
Mullein has been used traditionally as a remedy for the respiratory tract, including bronchitis. It works as an expectorant, meaning it helps expel mucus.
Bronchitis
Mullein has been used traditionally as a remedy for the respiratory tract, including bronchitis. It works as an expectorant, meaning it helps expel mucus.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Mullein is traditionally used for its ability to promote the discharge of mucus and to soothe mucous membranes.
Common Cold and Sore Throat
Mullein has soothing and mucus-expelling properties, which accounts for its historical use as a remedy for irritating coughs with bronchial congestion.
Cough
Mullein has a long history of use for relieving coughs.
Ear Infections
Ear drops with mullein, St. John’s wort, and garlic in an oil or glycerin base are traditional remedies used to alleviate symptoms, particularly pain, during acute ear infections.
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Dr. Sebi’s Cold / Cough Herbal Tea
Dr. Sebi’s Gordolobo herbal tea provides the relief of mullein flowers for quick relief from the mucus associated with colds or flu. While gently reducing phlegm, and thus relieving cough, it can also be used for the treatment of bronchitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, fever, sore throat and for intestinal disorders resulting in diarrhea or gastroenteritis. Directions: Boil two cups distilled water and add 2 tablespoons of Dr. Sebi’s Cold / Cough Herbal Tea. Simmer for 10 – 15 minutes, strain and drink twice daily.
Ingredients:
- Gordolobo
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