Mullein is a popular herb for by Indigenous Americans. It was and is used to banish negative entities and nightmares. It is also a popular herb to use in herbal blends because it clears the lungs.
Scientific Name - Verbascum Thapus
Other Common Names - Aaron's rod, Gordolobo, Jupiter's Staff. Lady's Foxglove, Velvetback
Origin - Said to be native to North Africa, Europe, and Asia
Magical Powers - Protection, Strength, Health, Divination, Exorcism
Used in Making - Baths, Conditioning Oil, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Incense, Smoke Blend, Tea
Planet - Saturn (Culpepper), Mercury (Agrippa), Mars (can be associated because of prickly leaves)
Element - Fire
Deities - Jupiter
Energy Archetype - Feminine
Parts Used - Flower and Leaf
Medical Uses - Mullein most commonly used as a expectorant, helps to clear mucus, helpful with asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. can also be used for skin inflammation, reducing bed wetting, removing built up earwax and relieving earaches when mixed with garlic.
The owners of Wildheart Botanica are not licensed physicians. Please see your personal practitioner before using any product.
CAUTION - Do not take mullein if pregnant or breastfeeding. Don’t give mullein to your children. Do not use in ear drops if eardrum has busted. Be careful using if you suffer from Hayfever.