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Description
Mullein Verbascum thaspus (Aaron's Rod, Hag's Taper, Bullock's Lungwort; White Mullein: Verbascum lychnitis; Black Mullein: Verbascum nigrum)
Medicinal Usage
Although potentially poisonous, mullein was prescribed for coughs, respiratory disorders, and all inflammatory ailments. Externally, it was used to treat burns, wounds, ulcers, skin diseases, haemorrhoids, and rheumatic aches and pains. The smoke from the burning leaves was inhaled to relieve asthma. Mullein tea was taken as a sedative and pain-killer. Under the name of 'bullock's lungwort', the herb was used to treat cattle diseases, particularly those affecting the lungs. It is important that infusions or decoctions of mullein are finely strained to get rid of the irritant hairs, or down, which cover the plant.
Culinary Usage
Mullein flowers were used to flavour liqueurs.
Miscellaneous
A native to Britain, mullein was valued by the Greeks and Romans who used it for many purposes, including wrapping figs in the leaves to prevent them from going bad; dipping the long, fibrous stems in wax or tallow, for use as candles; and mixing the infused flowers with lye, to produce a blonde hair dye. Some claim that mullein was the mythical herb moly, given to Ulysses by Hermes as a protection against the sorcery of Circe. The name 'hag's taper' refers to the plant's use in the rites, potions and spells of witches. 'Aaron's rod' probably comes from its stiff, staff-like appearance. As a test of fidelity, a lover would bend the stem of a mullein plant in the direction of the partner's house: if the plant died then the latter was unfaithful; but if it resumed its upright position then there was no cause for concern. The plant was listed by Aelfric.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
