Mullein in Herbalist: Properties of Mullein

Scientific name

Verbascum thapsus

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Origin

Europe

Synonyms

Parts Used

Drug consisting of flowers

Chemical constituents

• Polyphenols;
• Mucilage;
• Saponins;
• Flavonoids;
• Iridoid glucosides (aucubin, harpagoside).

Mullein in Herbalist: Properties of Mullein

Mullein flowers are used to prepare emollient, anti-inflammatory and mucolytic infusions, mainly useful for the respiratory tract; for external use, the decoction is suitable in the therapy of hemorrhoids and as a skin anti-inflammatory.