What is Mullein Leaf?
Mullein extract is prepared from the leaf of the mullein plant (Verbascum thapsus L), a flowering plant in the figwort family, native to Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. It’s widely found in fields and waste areas throughout the United States. If you feel the leaves you will understand the common name of ”Velvet Plant,” since the leaves have a soft velvety texture.
What is Mullein Leaf used for?
The leaves and flowers and the most often used parts of the plant. Mullein contains mucilage, flavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, and tannins. Historically, mullein leaves were often used as a “smoking herb.” Herbalists in the United States and around the world recommend a liquid mullein leaf supplement for natural respiratory health and healthy mucus membrane support.
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