Great Mullein (Verbacum thapsus)



Family

  • Scrophulariaceae

Constituents

  • Mucilages: galactose, arabinose
  • Flavonoids: apigenin, luteolin, kaempferol
  • Iridoids: aucuboside
  • Uronic acid
  • Saponosides
  • Lignans
  • Phenolic acids and derivatives: verbascoside

Parts used

  • Flowered tops

Properties

  • Anti-inflammatory (iridoids, flavonoids, soponosides, verbacosides)
  • Expectorant (saponosides)
  • Emollient (mucilage)
  • Sudorific
  • Diuretic (flavonoids)
  • Antiseptic (iridoids)
  • Analgesic (iridoids)

Side effects

In high doses, it can cause digestive disturbances.

Contraindications

-

Interactions

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Forms of use

Infusion:

  • Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dried flowers per cup of hot water and let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Strain to remove the irritating hairs covering the plant.
  • Drink 2 to 4 cups per day.

Decoction:

  • Boil 30 g of dried flowers to one liter of water for 2 to 3 minutes and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Strain to remove the irritating hairs covering the plant.
  • Drink 3 cups a day.

Mother tincture:

  • According to product recommendations, dilute 15 to 30 drops of mother tincture in a glass of water.
  • Drink 3 times a day.

Gargle:

  • Make an infusion.
  • Let the preparation cool and use as a gargle 2 to 3 times a day until improved.

Capsules:

  • For 230 mg capsules, take 2 to 3 capsules per day.

Poultice:

  • Boil some fresh or dried flowers or leaves in water or milk.
  • Allow to cool and then apply directly to the skin for relief, morning and evening.

Compresses:

  • Make an infusion of dried flowers, filter and let cool.
  • Soak a compress or cloth in the preparation and apply to the affected areas.

Lotion:

  • Make an infusion or a decoction.
  • Filter and allow to cool.
  • Apply the preparation directly to the skin to be relieved.

Oily Macerate:

  • Place the desired amount of dried flowers in a jar and cover with vegetable oil.
  • Close the jar and leave to macerate for at least 3 weeks.
  • You can place the jar in the sun: in this case, choose an amber glass or cover it with a cloth.
  • Shake the jar from time to time.
  • Gently filter and squeeze out the flowering tops.
  • Apply the oily macerate to the area to be relieved.

Syrup:

  • In a saucepan, add 1/3 fresh flowers and 2/3 sugar and cover with water.
  • Cook for 10 minutes and then strain the mixture.

Sitz bath:

  • Make an infusion.
  • Let the preparation cool and use it as a sitz-bath for 10 to 15 minutes.