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Verbascum Thapsus: Mullein.

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BOTANICAL NAMES:     Verbascum Thapsus L scrophylariaceae.
COMMON NAMES:     Mullien Aarron's rod; Aaron's rod leaf; Adam's flannel; Beggar's blanket; Beggar's stalk; Blanket herb; Blanket leaf; Bullock's lungwort; Bull ears; Bunny's ears; Candlewick; Clowns's lungwort; Cow's lungwort; Cuddie's lungs; Donkey's ears; Duffel; Feltwort; Flannel leaf; Flannel flower; Fluff weed; Gorches; Gordolobo (Spanish); Har's bear; Har's beard; Hedge-ta- per; Hungwort; Jacob staff; Jupiter's staff; Great Mullein; Mullein Dock; Old Man's Fennel; Old Lady's Flannel; Peters staff; Pig taper; Rag taper; Shepherd's club; Torch weed; Hedge-taper; Velvet dock; Velvet leaf; Velvet plant; Verbascum flowers; White mullein; *Wollkraut (Germ.); Wood blade; Woolen blanket herb
PHARMACOPEIAL NAMES:    
  • Identifying Characteristics: Biennial;
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      Stem:   5 Stout, straight, simple (unbranched, 300cm to 1.21m high and woolly (with branched hairs), grooved
      Leaves:   Large, thick, flannel-like (Velvety hairy), pale green, rough on both sides, lower ones are lanceolate-ob- long and in a rosette on the ground, upper ones are alter- nate and strongly clasp the stem becoming decurrent, smooth and more ovate in shape, 15.24 cm. to 20cm. long and 5 to 6.5cm. broad. It is distinguished from Verbascum nigrum and other mulleins in that the leaves narrow at the base into two wings which pass down the step. Powder; dark green.
      Flowers:  golden yellow rounded petals (corolla), 2.5 cm. across, cup-shaped, densely packed on a tick, wool spike that is 30 cm. or more long, tough when moist, brittle when dry, 1 pistil and 5 anther-bearing stamens (upper ones. are short and woolly). mid summer to fall.
      Root:   Fruit: Capsule or pod small round seeds.
       
      Taste:   Bitterish and somewhat albuminous.
      Odour:   Faint and rather pleasant (flowers).
    Distribution:     Eurasian, native, naturalized in some temperate zones, stony ground, shallow will drained, nitrogen-rich soils, wasteland, woodland clearings, and roadsides.
    Parts used:     Leaves, flowers, root, fruit.
    Body Parts Affected:     Lungs; Glands; Lymph;
    :Constituents:     Mucilage; Essential oil; *Saponosides; Iron; Potassium; Sulfur;
    Parts Used    
    Solvents:     Water; alcohol; oil;
    Therapeutic Action:     Absorbent; Anodyne; Anti-asthmatic; Anti- biotic; Anti-catarrhal; Anti-spasmodic; Antiseptic; Arithmetic (Vermicide); Astringent ; Demulcent; Diuretic; Emollient; Expec- torant; Germicide; Homeostasis; Narcotic; Nutritive; Pectoral; Sedative (weekly); Vulnerary;
    Astrological:    
    NUMEROLOGICAL    
    Medical Uses    Leaf: Abbesses chronic;

    Asthma (az'mah) a condition marked by recurrent attacks of Dyspnea, with wheezing due to spasmodic constriction of the bronchi. adj., asthmatic. It is also known as Bronchial Asthma. Attacks Vary greatly occasional periods of wheezing and slight dyspnea to severe attacks that almost cause suffocation. An acute attack that lasts for days or weeks is called status asmaticus This is a Medical emergency that can be fatal.

    Causes. Asthma can be classified into three types according to causative factors. Extrinsic asthma is due to an allergy to antigens; usually the offending allergens are suspended in the air form of pollen, dust, smoke and automobile exhaust, and animal dander. More than half of the cases of asthma in children and adults is of this type. %=jump|F35| Formula #35 Chest and Lung Problems (relieve congestion and inflammation) .=% ,

    ; Bladder; Bleeding bowels; Bleeding from the lungs; Boils and carbuncles fresh crushed leaves; Shortness of breath;

    Bronchitis

    ; Constipation; Coughs; Cramps, gastrointestinal, general; Croup; Diarrhea; Dipper rash; Dropsy, cellular, synovial; Dysentery; *Dyspnea; Ear disorders, oil from flowers; epilepsy children; Eyes inflamed; Female diseases; Glandular swell- ing; Hay fever; Haemorrhoids. fomentation of leaves; Heart conditions; Hoarseness; Kidneys; Leaves smoked for conges- tion of lungs; Lung tissue thickening; Lymph glands; Malig- nant sore throat; Mumps; Nerve disorders; Pain; *Pleuritic effusions (pleurisy); Pulmonary disease; Respiratory system affinity towards; Inflammatory

    Rheumatism

    ; Open sores; Sciatica. , (vinegar poultice to area); sinus congestion; Sinusitis; Scrofula; Scrotum; Skin, broken; Kills skin epidermis worms; Spasms; Spinal tenderness (vinegar poul- tice); Testicles swollen; Gargle for sore throat; Tonsil- litis; Toothache (oil rubbed on gum); Tuberculosis; Tumors; Ulcers; Venereal diseases associated with or without bleed- ing; Whooping cough; Old wounds;

    FLOWERS: Bruises; Gout; Liver; Mastitis; Muscle tenderness; relieve pain; Large doses physic; Skin chapped; Skin dis- ease; Induce sleep; Sprains; Fresh flowers crushed will remove warts;

    ROOT:

    Asthma (az'mah) a condition marked by recurrent attacks of Dyspnea, with wheezing due to spasmodic constriction of the bronchi. adj., asthmatic. It is also known as Bronchial Asthma. Attacks Vary greatly occasional periods of wheezing and slight dyspnea to severe attacks that almost cause suffocation. An acute attack that lasts for days or weeks is called status asmaticus This is a Medical emergency that can be fatal.

    Causes. Asthma can be classified into three types according to causative factors. Extrinsic asthma is due to an allergy to antigens; usually the offending allergens are suspended in the air form of pollen, dust, smoke and automobile exhaust, and animal dander. More than half of the cases of asthma in children and adults is of this type. %=jump|F35| Formula #35 Chest and Lung Problems (relieve congestion and inflammation) .=% ,

    ; Enuresis; Seeds: Stronger than flowers;
    HOMEOPATHIC:     Tincture of fresh plant at the comusnceusnt of flowering; Itching anus; Brosopalgia; Colic; Constipation; Cough; Deafness; Enuresis; Haemorrhoids; Incontinence of urine; Neural- gia;
    Chinese:    
    Cantra-Indications    
    Preparation:     Decoction, Fluid extract, Infusion, Powder, Tinc- ture;
    Dosage    
      Decoction   1 tablespoonful 3 - 4 times daily (may be taken in much larger doses, but it is 4 times the strength of the
      Fluid extract   infusion. more >

    Astringent

    (ah-strin'jent) 1. causing contraction or Arresting discharges. 2. An agent that causes contraction or arrest discharges. Astringents act as protein precipitants; they arrest discharge by causing shrinkage of tissue.

    some astringents, such as tannic acid, have been used in treating diarrhea; others, such as boric acid and sodium borate, help relieve the symptoms of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat and conjunctiva of the eye. Skin preparations such as shaving lotions often contain astringents such as aluminum acetate that help to reduce oiliness and excessive perspiration. Which hazel is a common Homeehold astringent used to reduce swelling. Styptic pencils, used to stop bleeding from small cuts, contain astringents. Zinc oxide and calamine are astringents used in lotions, and ointments to relieve itching and chafing in various forms of dermatitis. Astringents have some bacteriostatic properties, though they are not generally used as antiseptics. %=jump|F35| Formula #35 Chest and Lung Problems (relieve congestion and inflammation) .=% ,

  • treatment: and anodyne). 1 *wineglassful .5 teacupful or more 3 - 4 times a day. .5 to 1 teaspoonful (fluid dram).
    •   oil  
      powder   2 #00 capsules 3 TID. (times per day)
      tincture   .5 to 1 teaspoonful
    Administrations:    If disease is advanced, use the strong decoction of leaves and flowers singly or in combination with *Symphytum officinale, and Allium sativum juice. Anal. Haemorrhoids, apply mullein ointment and take the tea internally. Inflausd piles, piles, ulcers, etc. apply fomentations or wash from a hot infusion or decoction made from the leaves. Oral; Cough, phthisis, pulmonary diseases,

    Asthma (az'mah) a condition marked by recurrent attacks of Dyspnea, with wheezing due to spasmodic constriction of the bronchi. adj., asthmatic. It is also known as Bronchial Asthma. Attacks Vary greatly occasional periods of wheezing and slight dyspnea to severe attacks that almost cause suffocation. An acute attack that lasts for days or weeks is called status asmaticus This is a Medical emergency that can be fatal.

    Causes. Asthma can be classified into three types according to causative factors. Extrinsic asthma is due to an allergy to antigens; usually the offending allergens are suspended in the air form of pollen, dust, smoke and automobile exhaust, and animal dander. More than half of the cases of asthma in children and adults is of this type. %=jump|F35| Formula #35 Chest and Lung Problems (relieve congestion and inflammation) .=% ,

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    Bronchitis

    , croup, hay fever, tuberculosis, etc.; Drink the strong decoction of leaves and flowers or combine with Symphytum officinale, and Allium sativum juice. Diarrhea, dysentery, Bleeding bowels; boil 1 oz. mullein in 1 pint milk for a few minutes, strain give in 1/2 cup doses after each bowel evacuation. Water and soya milk may be substituted for milk. Gastrointestinal catarrh and cramps; tea PRN Glandular swelling; tea of leaves see also formulas; Induce sleep, relieve pain, and laxative (large doses); Drink infusion made from flowers. Respiratory tract. Sinusitis, nasal congestion, congestion in lungs; Inhale vapors of boiling teas of leaves and/or flowers. Lung congestion: smoked leaves.

    Asthma (az'mah) a condition marked by recurrent attacks of Dyspnea, with wheezing due to spasmodic constriction of the bronchi. adj., asthmatic. It is also known as Bronchial Asthma. Attacks Vary greatly occasional periods of wheezing and slight dyspnea to severe attacks that almost cause suffocation. An acute attack that lasts for days or weeks is called status asmaticus This is a Medical emergency that can be fatal.

    Causes. Asthma can be classified into three types according to causative factors. Extrinsic asthma is due to an allergy to antigens; usually the offending allergens are suspended in the air form of pollen, dust, smoke and automobile exhaust, and animal dander. More than half of the cases of asthma in children and adults is of this type. %=jump|F35| Formula #35 Chest and Lung Problems (relieve congestion and inflammation) .=% ,

    ; smoke of burning root. Skin. Vermicide and parasiticide; Take teaspoonful of mullein oil 3 - 4 times a day. Wounds, broken skin, kill skin epidermis worms. wash of leaves and flowers. Earache and inflammation of inner ear; warm mullein oil, 2 - 3 drops in the ear 2 - 3 times per day. Apple cider vinegar is also an ear ache. Oil may be rubbed on the mastoid bone. Appendix inflammation: Apply hot mullein leaf poultice with Lobelia. herb and ginger. Take lady's slipper tea (formula) internally. Burns. Apply a juice of leaves mixed with apple cider vinegar. Glandular swelling. see formulas; Mumps; Apply a fomentation as hot as possible on the swollen glands, wrung out of a tea made from mullein leaves; also fresh leaves soaked in apple cider vinegar may be applied. Neuralgia, sore throat, pleurisy, pneumonia, bruises, sores, wounds, lacerations, swollen joints, torn ligaments, purulent ophthalmia, appendicitis inflammation, skin diseases; Rub mullein oil in well or apply on cotton saturated and cover;

    Bronchitis

    and croupy cough; see formulas; Arthritis, painful and swollen joints,; Cover a small quantity of mullein with boiling hot vinegar cover closely and Simmer for 20 -30 minutes. Strain and add a little tincture of(power- ful stimulant and rubefacient) and a tincture or fluid extract of Lobelia. (as a relaxant). Fousnt this on affected areas. Sciatica. , poultice of mullein socked with vinegar placed over affected area. Sore throat, Toothache; tonsillitis; Gargle strong decoction 2 times day Open sores; wash of decoction of leaves. Dropsy, catarrh, swollen joints; Tea of leaf internal. Deafness, earache; mullein oil from flower distilled in sun green flowers. 3 -5 drops twice a day until the condition clears.
    Notes:    
    Formulas:     Formula #1 For cheek Swelling (jaw infection). Infusion of mullein 1 oz. mullein leaves cut 1 1/2 pint water, spring, D-cell or distilled Preparation; boiling water over leaves, cover steep in warm place for 15 min. strain sweeten with honey to taste or add 1 once glycerin to preserve. cool, bottle and keep in cool place.
  • DOSAGE: 1 wineglassful - 1/2 cup or more 3 - 4 times a day. Strong decoction ( chronic diarrhea, dysentery, pulmonary com- plaints, inflausd tissues, tuberculosis); 4 oz. mullein leaves and flowers (equal parts cut) 3 pints water 4 ounces glycerin Preparation; Place the herb in the water, bring to boil Simmer slowly for 15 min. strain, press and then return liquid to a clean vessel and reduce to one pint. Add the glycerin while hot, cool, bottle and keep in a cool place.
  • DOSAGE: 1 tablespoonful 3 - 4 times daily (may be taken in much larger doses. Children: 1 teaspoonful doses, Verbascum thapsus flower oil (specific for ear diseases): Verbascum thapsus flowers. *Olea europaea (Olive oil) to cover
  • PREPARATION: Place flowers into a jar add sufficient pure *Olea europaea oil to 1 inch above the flowers, cover, shack well. Place in a worm place or expose to the sun for 14 days. Macerat- ing (shading) daily. Collect and press oil bottle keep cool.
  • DOSAGE: 2 - 3 props of the warm oil in ear;, 2 - 3 times daily or rub on the affected part, rub on mastoid bone. Note: *Olea europaea may be eliminated.
  • Formula #1 For cheek Swelling (jaw infection).

    Astringent

    (ah-strin'jent) 1. causing contraction or Arresting discharges. 2. An agent that causes contraction or arrest discharges. Astringents act as protein precipitants; they arrest discharge by causing shrinkage of tissue.

    some astringents, such as tannic acid, have been used in treating diarrhea; others, such as boric acid and sodium borate, help relieve the symptoms of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat and conjunctiva of the eye. Skin preparations such as shaving lotions often contain astringents such as aluminum acetate that help to reduce oiliness and excessive perspiration. Which hazel is a common Homeehold astringent used to reduce swelling. Styptic pencils, used to stop bleeding from small cuts, contain astringents. Zinc oxide and calamine are astringents used in lotions, and ointments to relieve itching and chafing in various forms of dermatitis. Astringents have some bacteriostatic properties, though they are not generally used as antiseptics. %=jump|F35| Formula #35 Chest and Lung Problems (relieve congestion and inflammation) .=% ,

  • treatment: ; healing; tonic; Sprains; bone problems; goiter; ligaments and tissue problems; varicose veins; ruptures; burns; internal and external infections; (Eg fungus); weakness; etc.
    • Congenial Combinations:    Verbascum thapsus combines well with *Cimicifuga racemosa and Lobelia. inflata in liniusnts. In advice cases of disease, Verbascum thapsus is very beneficial in combi- nation with *Symphytum officinale and Allium sativum juice.
    NON MEDICAL USES:    In smoking mixtures (said to be a psychic developer); dousstic cosustic preparations; Candle taper (flower stem); flowers provide a pale yellow dye;
    Cultivation:    Wild. Propagate from seed sown as soon as ripe or in the spring will not tolerate cold, wet conditions.
    Vetrinary:     For tape worms of cows the fresh leaves are given internally.
    Sister Plants    Verbascum phascum phlomoides; V. thapsiforus; *SCROPHULARIACEAE; this plant is Medicinally similar to Verbascum thapsus.
    History:    Common name derived from the Latin mollis meaning soft, After the large ear-like leaves- Flowering stem used dried by Greeks & Romans as a taper dipped in tallow for light. There is evidence that at one times it was on of the supposed magical plants of the ancients. Agrippa; a general & minister under Caesar Augustus, claiusd that sent from leaves had an overpower- ing effect on demons. Part of brews, Love potions, & incantations of Middle ages witches.
    Harvest:    Do not use the flowers that have turned brown. Harvest leaves before flowering (best).
    Reference:    
  • 2. The Herb Book John Lust
  • 5. School of Natural Healing Dr. John Christopher
  • 6. Back to Eden Jethro Kloss
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