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Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
$12.95 – $99.45
Description
Common mullein is used for the extraction of its essential oil. The flowers and leaves are used to extract essential oil by a steam distillation process. The herb has been used for centuries in America and Europe as an aid for coughs and other lung complaints.
The Mullein plant is found in South & Central America, Europe and temperate zones of Asia. It contains rotenone, coumarin, tannin, triterpene saponins such as mucilage, verbascosaponin, catalpol, aucubin, phenolic acids and flavonoids.
It is used for the treatment of ear infections and ear aches. It is also used to cure fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm.
Other common names for Mullein are Wooly mullein, Flannel mullein, Candlewick, Clown’s Lungwort, Our Lady’s Flannel, Golden Rod, Aaron’s Rod, Bouillon Jaune, Beggar’s Blanket, Velvet Plant, Torch Weed, Shepherd’s Club, Adam’s Flannel, Candle flower, Blanket Herb, Clot-Bur, Duffle, Bunny’s ears, Jacob’s staff and others.
Mullein essential oil possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, disinfectant, antiseptic, diuretic, febrifuge, expectorant, tranquilizing and relaxant properties.
Blends Well With
Cedarwood Himalayan (Cedrus deodara)Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Galbanum (Ferula gummosa)
Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)
Oakmoss Absolute (Evernia prunastri)
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Aromatic Families
Green, Medicinal, Herbal
Aroma
Powerful, very fresh, cool, highly diffusive, bittersweet-camphoraceous with soft green undertones and a pleasant, sweet herbaceous and tea-like drydown.
Aromatic Note
Middle to Top
Contraindications
Do not use with small children, elders, epileptics, pregnant and/or nursing women.
Thujone (a neurotoxic ketone) shows evidence of a cumulative effect that can result in convulsions, therefore we recommend short-term (less than 7 days) or occasional topical use only in very low dilution (no more than 0.25 percent). Do not use with small children, elders, epileptics, pregnant and/or nursing women. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
Additional information
| Bottle Size | 5mL, 10mL, 50mL, 100mL |
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Important Notes: Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs and essential oils are provided on this site for historical and educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs or essential oils.
We supply all of the raw ingredients you need to make your own herbal teas, blends, incenses, etc. They are not packaged with instructions. By selling them in this simple format we can provide them to you at the best possible price. Please reference this page for any instructions. If in doubt, feel free to Contact Us.
