Mullein is a flowering plant that has long been used in herbal medicine. Scientifically named Verbascum thapsus, it originally grew in Europe and Western Asia but has now spread to other places as ...

We’ve all probably seen this plant on hunts and hikes, and thought, “That’s one fuzzy leaf.” But if you do your homework and find out more about this unusual-looking plant, you’ll discover that it’s ...

Look along roadsides or any disturbed areas with some open ground, and you are likely to see common mullein, blooming huge spikes of cheery yellow flowers. We have some growing in the bare patches ...

Wancy Y. Cho is a writer living in Chicago. When he’s not writing, you can be sure he and his dog Tiki are off on an adventure. Wancy Y. Cho is a writer living in Chicago. When he’s not writing, you ...

Mullein is too good a plant to be called a weed. Instead, call it by one of its 40 nicknames, such as Adam’s flannel, candlewick, hare’s beard, velvet plant, feltwort, or lungwort. If you are not ...

Occasionally I find I have random plants popping up in my flower beds. These plants make an appearance despite me not planting them there. I call these my “gifts from the birds.” Let’s face it, seeds ...

Mullein has been trending in the wellness side of TikTok for a while now, and those who have tried it say the herb has helped them cough up mucus and—sometimes dramatically—improve the health of their ...

A few winters ago, I found myself constantly battling a nagging cough that wouldn’t go away. I had tried all the usual herbal teas and balms, but nothing quite hit the spot. Having asthma, I struggle ...

For a long time, Mullein, a natural herb, has been an essential ingredient in conventional medicine used for treating respiratory ailments like asthma, coughs, and bronchitis. Currently, the healing ...

Mullein tea may possess many benefits. This can potentially include supporting lung health, and having an antimicrobial effect. However, there is limited evidence supporting this and more research is ...