Common name:

Mullein

Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Parts used:

Leaf and flowers

Chemistry:

Mucilage. Saponins. Flavanoids–hesperidin, rutin. Volatile oils.Tannins, gum, volatile oil, phenolic compounds-phenylpropanoid glycosides (verbascoside, arbutin)

Main actions:

expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-tussive

Other Actions:

emollient, vulnerary, pectoral, demulcent, haemostatic, astringent, analgesic and mild sedative, anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic

Dosage:

tincture 4-8ml TDS

Safety: