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Common name: |
Mullein |
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Family: |
Scrophulariaceae |
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Parts used: |
Leaf and flowers |
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Chemistry: |
Mucilage. Saponins. Flavanoids–hesperidin, rutin. Volatile oils.Tannins, gum, volatile oil, phenolic compounds-phenylpropanoid glycosides (verbascoside, arbutin) |
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Main actions: |
expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-tussive |
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Other Actions: |
emollient, vulnerary, pectoral, demulcent, haemostatic, astringent, analgesic and mild sedative, anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic |
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Dosage: |
tincture 4-8ml TDS |
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Safety: |
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