How It Works

The fuzzy leaves on this flowering rod have lots of mucilage, as well as gum, saponins, flavonoids and other beneficial compounds.

In your body, mucilage absorbs water and becomes slippery, which soothes irritations and helps things to slide along their way.

This action may help explain mullein's use for soothing support of tissues such as those lining the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.

Mullein’s high mucilage content and mild saponins provide soothing support to the lungs and throat to allow easier breathing.

Mullein has been a popular herbal expectorant for the respiratory system during coughs and colds.

It has been traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to relieve dry or chronic coughs, soothe mild throat soreness, and clear excess mucus.

Mullein also contains natural antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids that protect the body against free radicals and help boost immune defenses.