Mullein has many potential health benefits for the lungs, including:
- Expectorant: Mullein helps thin and loosen mucus, making it easier to cough up
- Demulcent: Mullein soothes irritated mucous membranes in the respiratory tract
- Anti-inflammatory: Mullein reduces inflammation in the lungs, throat, and bronchial passages
- Antiseptic: Mullein prevents the growth of disease-causing germs
- Antiviral: Mullein may have antiviral properties, including against the influenza virus and pseudorabies
- Antioxidant: Mullein contains antioxidants, including vitamin C and flavonoids, which protect cells from damage
- Throat soothing: Mullein creates a protective coating for irritated tissues, which can soothe the respiratory passagesDigestive Support:
Benefits
- Digestive issues: Mullein tea may help with stomach discomfort, bloating, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, and intestinal bleeding
- Gastritis: Mullein tea may help with nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain
- Anti-inflammatory: Mullein tea contains flavonoids like luteolin, quercetin, and apigenin, which may help reduce inflammation
- Antimicrobial: Mullein tea may help hinder bacteria like Bacillus cereus and E. coli.
Mullein Tea:- To make mullein tea, add 1–2 teaspoons of dried mullein leaves to 8 ounces of boiling water
- Start slowly and drink 1–2 cups per day to see how your body reacts
- Drink daily for a period of weeks for best results
- Digestive issues: Mullein tea may help with stomach discomfort, bloating, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, and intestinal bleeding
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