Mullein Leaf Tea
Mullein
Verbascum thaspus
(Aaron's Rod, Hag's Taper, Bullock's Lungwort; White Mullein: Verbascum lychnit is; Black Mullein: Verbascum nigrum)
Medicinal Usage
Although potentially poisonous, mullein was prescribed for coughs, respiratory disorders, and all inflammatory ailments. Externally, it was used to help support burns, wounds, skin irritations, skin problems, haemorrhoids, and rheumatic aches and pains. The smoke from the burning leaves was inhaled to help support asthma. Mullein tea was taken as a sedative and pain-killer. Under the name of 'bullock's lungwort', the herb was used to help support cattle health issues, particularly those affecting the lungs. It is important that infusions or decoctions of mullein are finely strained to get rid of the irritant hairs, or down, which cover the plant.
Culinary Usage
Mullein flowers were used to flavour liqueurs.
Miscellaneous
A native to Britain, mullein was valued by the Greeks and Romans who used it for many purposes, including wrapping figs in the leaves to help avoid them from going bad; dipping the long, fibrous stems in wax or tallow, for use as candles; and mixing the infused flowers with lye, to produce a blonde hair dye. Some claim that mullein was the mythical herb moly, given to Ulysses by Hermes as a protection against the sorcery of Circe. The name 'hag's taper' refers to the pl
Provides support for the respiratory system, coughs, trachea, colds, congestion and much more.
Dosage; Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
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The TerraVita Premium Collection is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee.
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. ...
Mullein
Verbascum thaspus
(Aaron's Rod, Hag's Taper, Bullock's Lungwort; White Mullein: Verbascum lychnit is; Black Mullein: Verbascum nigrum)
Medicinal Usage
Although potentially poisonous, mullein was prescribed for coughs, respiratory disorders, and all inflammatory ailments. Externally, it was used to help support burns, wounds, skin irritations, skin problems, haemorrhoids, and rheumatic aches and pains. The smoke from the burning leaves was inhaled to help support asthma. Mullein tea was taken as a sedative and pain-killer. Under the name of 'bullock's lungwort', the herb was used to help support cattle health issues, particularly those affecting the lungs. It is important that infusions or decoctions of mullein are finely strained to get rid of the irritant hairs, or down, which cover the plant.
Culinary Usage
Mullein flowers were used to flavour liqueurs.
Miscellaneous
A native to Britain, mullein was valued by the Greeks and Romans who used it for many purposes, including wrapping figs in the leaves to help avoid them from going bad; dipping the long, fibrous stems in wax or tallow, for use as candles; and mixing the infused flowers with lye, to produce a blonde hair dye. Some claim that mullein was the mythical herb moly, given to Ulysses by Hermes as a protection against the sorcery of Circe. The name 'hag's taper' refers to the pl
Provides support for the respiratory system, coughs, trachea, colds, congestion and much more.
Dosage; Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
The TerraVita Premium Collection uses only the finest, purest and most potent plant extracts from around the world.
The TerraVita Premium Collection is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee.
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. ...
