Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
1:5 Brandy based spagyric tincture of organic dried aerial parts of Mullein, with plant salts added.
Planetary ruler: Saturn/Mercury

Physical properties*:
Mullein is prolifically purported to be a premier lung restoration herb, and these claims are indeed accurate, though its effects range throughout the body in a very tangible way. It can clear the lungs with expectorant constituents, but it is also mildly demulcent meaning that it can sooth lungs that are irritated by illness (i.e tickly, dry, sore coughs), or by environmental pollutants like smoke. In the lungs mullein moistens, strengthens and relaxes tensions of the alveoli and bronchial tubes. It may be useful in alleviating persistent coughs, so long as they are not excessively wet, or with heavy phlegm. So to it may alleviate dry hacking coughs, whooping coughs, and it contains anti-viral properties which make it remedial for colds, flu and sinusitis. Mullein has a gradual gentle detoxing and restorative effect in the lungs that can be particularly useful in recovering from respiratory illnesses, smoking habits or pollutant exposures, that have damaged or scarred the lungs. Elsewhere in the body the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and analgesic (pain killing) constituents of Mullein such as verbascoside may bring relief for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, other joint pains, and muscle pains. Mullein powder is found in several different bone, tendon and sinew repair formulas and is making a resurgence in being utilised to set bones, aid in spinal alignment, lubricate dry joints, maintain cartilage health, enable greater flexibility, ease back pains, and heal slipped discs (along with other therapies). Other uses of Mullein include: resolving diarrhoea, alleviating head aches and tensions, opening sinuses, draining unwanted fluid build-up (edema, swollen glands and lymphs, abscesses), closing wounds, relaxing nerves, reducing insomnia and the curing of ear ache (when combined with other herbs such as garlic in a warm oil). 

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Emotional*:
Mullein would be worthy as a popular herb in that it relieves overthinking. There’s something very simplifying about Mullein, for as much as reality is guaranteed to be dynamic and everchanging, it does help to put certain thoughts in certain mental boxes sometimes – this herb enables that clarification. Mullein helps us to realise that some things are just not worth worrying about, either because the deed is done and it’s time to move on, or because a possible happening is out of our control. Once we know what we CAN’T change, or rearrange, and resolve, then the woes, fears, angst, regret and other consuming emotions around past or future events can fall away with an inhalation and exhalation. From that point of liberation and release we can expand our capacity of being in the present moment to attend more presently what we CAN change. Time is all we have, and the only time we have is now. With Mullein, we can come back to the breath and find fullness there, the breath always happens now, we don’t fear future breaths, we don’t regret past ones. If you are prone to constantly ‘mulling things over’, in a way that costs your more energy than it gives you resolution and clarity, then Mullein can assist you to move through those past and future scenarios with greater ease and speed, not in a brash way, but with grace and the deeper understanding that comes from a mind more liberated from sadness, fear and grief.

Recommended Dosage: 4-12 drops 1-3 times per day.

Cautions/Contraindications:
-Liver diseases: May cause adverse symptoms for those with liver diseases such as hepatis and jaundice.
-Pregnancy: Historically there has been no evidence against Mulleins use whilst pregnant, although no scientific studies have been conducted on its use whilst pregnant.