Great Mullein Herb

You are purchasing 25 Great Mullein Herb Seeds** (AKA Verbascum thapsus).

It is widely used for herbal remedies, with well-established emollient and astringent properties. Mullein remedies are especially recommended for coughs and related problems, but also used in topical applications against a variety of skin problems. Plants are biennial.

Germination: Sow in pots or sow directly, in mid Summer to mid Autumn.

Parts Used: All parts (root, leaves, steams, flowers, seeds)

Medicinal Uses:

* Respiratory Disease/Ailments
* Treats Smokers Cough
* Anti-tumor
* Cold & Flu
* Bacteria/Fungus
* Athletes Foot
* Astringent/Emollient
* Rashes
* Sores

Great mullein has been used since ancient times as a remedy for skin, throat and breathing ailments. It has long had a medicinal reputation, especially as an astringent and emollient, as it contains mucilage, several saponins, coumarin and glycosides. Dioscorides recommended it for diseases of the lung and it is now widely available in health and herbal stores. Non-medical uses have included hair dyeing and making fire torches out of dried steams.

Leaves were smoked to attempt to treat pulmonary ailments, a tradition that in America was rapidly transmitted to Native American peoples. he Zuni people, however, use the plant in poultices of powdered root applied to sores, rashes and skin infections. An infusion of the root is also used to treat athlete's foot. Recent studies have found that great mullein contains glycyrrhizin compounds with bactericide and potential anti-tumoral action.

Spiritual Uses: ward off curses and evil spirits.

First-year plants form a rosette of large, velvety leaves up to 30cm (12in) long. In the second year, a velvety flower spike grows 4 to 8 feet tall. The stalk has alternate leaves that clasp the stem, a nifty arrangement that directs rainwater down the stem to the roots.

**Please Note** not all seeds maybe uniform in size and can vary. Do not discount the size of the seed as they are fresh and viable regardless. Each seed packet is checked for seed count prior to shipping out and for this reason we ship seed packets in clear packets so you the buyer can see the amount prior to opening the packet. If you have an issue with seed count do not open the packet. Instead contact us with a photo of the unopen packet for correction. Once open we will not send replacements.