Mullein tea has high mucilage content and is successful in treating respiratory issues like chronic bronchitis, congestion, coughs related to asthma and hoarseness. Due to this, mullein tea is very famous. If used as a compress it can help with relief of acne, bruises and eczema. Moreover, it helps with abdominal cramps, fluid retention and diarrhea.
One of the many common names is donkey’s ears, while the Latin name is Verbascum Thapsus. In the past, it was believed that his plant helped in defense against dark spirits. In native American culture it was used for lining the moccasins. Seen as anti-inflammatory remedy for the respiratory tract, it is full of mucilage, sponin, glycosides like aucubin and flavonoids like rutin, which help with treatment of skin inflammation.
Chronic Bronchitis
When bronchitis is accompanied by congestion, fever and coughing, you can get relief with mullein tea. The components of this herb will help in relaxation of the bronchial tubes, they will loosen the mucus making it easier to expectorate and they will soothe the overall respiratory tract.
Diarrhea and Intestinal Inflammation
Mullein leaf tea has soothing properties which can be of help regarding abdominal as well as intestinal cramps and diarrhea. The mucilage creates a sort of protective layer of the intestinal mucosa, stopping inflammatory irritations.
Earaches
If you are developing an ear infection, do a warm compress of mullein tea on the ear and cover it with a dry cloth. This will do the job!
Healthy Scalp and Hair
When you are washing your hair, use mullein tea for the final rinse. It will make your hair shinier and help with the maintenance of a healthy scalp.
Tea Recipes
Mullein Tea
Get one to two teaspoons of dried mullein plant and pour a cup of hot water over them. Cover it with a lid and leave it for about 15 minutes. Drain the liquid and drink it.
The right dosage is no more than three cups a day. You can use honey as sweetener.
Make sure to use natural mullein, harvested in a clean environment which is toxins-free.
Herbal Tea Recipe to Soothe Coughs
- One and a half oz. of mullein leaves
- One ounce of calendula flowers
- 3/4 of an ounce marsh-mallow
- Half an ounce of licorice root
Even most stubborn coughs can be alleviated by this mixture. Prepare like described in the others.
Medicinal Tea Recipe to Ease Colds
- One and a half oz. mullein leaves
- One oz. elderberries
- One oz. of plantain
Prepare the tea in the same way like the one above. It will help in getting relief from cold symptoms.
Quick Relif for Nasal Congestion
Fill a bowl with hot water and add a about a handful of mullein flowers. Stand over it and cover your head with a towel. Inhale the steam, this will help big time.
Herbal Tea Recipe for Acne Treatment
- One and a half oz. of mullein flowers
- 3/4 oz. of each chamomile flowers, dandelion and wild-pansy
Same way of preparation. This mixture along with an adequate diet is of big help to the liver when it comes to toxin elimination and exfoliation of the skin.
Mullein Tea for Fluid Retention Relief
A tea of mullein leaf initiates urination and helps with urinary infections, irritable bladder and incontinence. Has the same way of preparation as the others and the dose can go up to four cups per day.
Medicinal Tea Relief for Bruises, Rashes and Skin Irritation
If you use a compress with mullein flowers you will get relief from rashes, irritated skin and bruises. Get one cup of boiling water and pour it over a tablespoon of dried flowers. Cover the tea and let it steep until it cools off. Strain afterwards, soak a cotton cloth in it, cover the affected areas and secure it with a plastic wrap. Change the cloth twice a day.
Herbal Tea Relief for Hemorrhoids
For the purpose of healing irritation caused by hemorrhoids and perianal itching, make a stronger tea with four tablespoons of mullein plant flowers and a quart of water. Make sure it is cooled and well strained. You can add this tea in a herbal bath or dip a cotton cloth in the tea and apply to the affected areas for 3 to 4 times daily, or after you use the bathroom.
