Mullein - Verbascum thapsus

The mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a member of the marram family (Scrophulariaceae) and mainly thrives in dune and chalk areas, where it is quite common. This plant is rare to find elsewhere in the Netherlands.

The flowers of the mullein are yellow and have a diameter of 1.5–3 cm. They consist of five connate petals, five sepals and five stamens, three of which are covered with yellow or white hairs. The flowers grow in dense spikes and bloom from July to autumn. An adult plant can reach a height of more than two meters.

Traditionally, the flowers of this plant were used to promote coughing in respiratory diseases. The herbal books from the 16th century by Otto Brunfels, Hieronymus Bock (Tragus) (1498-1556) and Leonhart Fuchs describe how the hairy plant can be smeared with tar to serve as a torch.

Ingredients:

• English: Mullein Flowers Whole.
• Latin name: Verbascum thapsus Flor. Tot.

Shape: Whole.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in a dark place.

Available in: 50 gr, 100 gr, 250 gr, 500 gr.

Order code: EG001645, EG001646, EG001647, EG001648.

EAN-13: 8720514826447, 8720514826454, 8720514826461, 8720514826478.

• Airways
• Slime
• Cough
• Throat
• Flu
• Cold

Use: 1 to 2 grams per cup, pour on boiling water, leave to steep for 5 to 10 minutes, covered.

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