A simple caffeine-free tea that was once thought to have power over witches, evil spirits and other occult creatures is currently vanquishing coughs, colds and sore throats. Nearly 2,000 years ago ...

When air quality stays poor for days, the lungs don’t get a break. Even without obvious symptoms, polluted air irritates airways, thickens mucus, and quietly increases inflammation. The body does try ...

Mullein tea, scientifically known as Verbascum thapsus, is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its healing properties. It's credited with several health benefits, ...

The plant: Like lamb’s ear, the large, velvety leaves of mullein invite you to give them a rub. Because of its textured leaves, mullein is also called old man’s flannel, velvet dock, bunny’s ears and ...

Roman legionnaires used mullein as a torch. They dipped the tall, spear-shaped flower stalks in tallow to light their billets. The thick down of Torch Weed is still used to make candle wicks in parts ...