Mullein

Verbasum thapsus

Parts used medicinally

Flowers (small, yellow) and leaves.

Medical Uses

Respiratory and congestion, anti-inflammatory, liver-protecting.

Strong infusion (50 g dried herb to 500 ml of water) is soothing for dry, irritating coughs, sore throats, laryngitis, as well as acute and chronic bronchitis.

Can gargle with infusion for sore throats.

Climate Change Vulnerability

Unknown.

Factors involved

Mullein is drought tolerant and adaptive.