Mullein 50g

Description

Properties:

• Demulcent: – (a substance) relieving inflammation or irritation
• Emollient: – has the quality of softening or soothing the skin
• Astringent: – encourages skin cells to contract
• Expectorant: – promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages
• Suppressant: – substance which acts to suppress or restrain
• Antiviral:- kills or prevents the growth of viruses

Uses:

• Mullein has traditionally been used for respiratory disorders – asthma, coughs, tuberculosis;
• The leaves are used to make a bitter tea.
• The listed antiviral properties have been reported as useful against herpes and influenza (although clinical research is lacking).
• Two of its common names; Candlewick and Candelaria, come from its traditional use as a means to provide lighting by way of coating the dried stems with animal fat.
• The hairy coating from the leaves was also collected and used to make lamp wicks before cotton became the more popular choice.

Cautions:

• There are no known cautions for Mullein, however it is recommended that if pregnant or breastfeeding any new herbal product should be avoided.

Information provided in the Herbal Apothecary is from the ‘folk herbalist’ tradition and does not pretend to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Celtic Earth Spirit advises you to consult a medical professional before trying any herbal product.

Allergens:

Nuts, gluten, celery, milk/dairy and mustard are handled on the site where this product is processed. Handling procedures are in place to reduce the likelihood of allergens being present, but we cannot guarantee our ingredients are totally free of traces in the product supplied.