*grown in my chemical free gardens*

Mullein Leaf (Verbascum Thapsus)

Taste: Sweet, Salty, Earthy

Energetics: Mildly cooling and moistening

Actions: Relaxant Expectorant, Demulcent, Inflammation Modulating, Relaxant Nervine, Spasmolytic, Anodyne, Astringent, Vulnerary

Affinities: Respiratory System, Musculoskeletal System, Lymphatic System, Nervous System, Urinary System

Preparations: Tincture, Infusion, Infused Oil, Poultice, Fomentation

Contraindications: relatively safe although the tiny hairs on the leaves can cause topical irritation on the skin and provoke a cough. Consider straining tea before consuming to remove the hairs from tea

Herb-Drug Interaction: none reported