Contents:
- Mullein - description
- Mullein - position
- Mullein - care
- Mullein - healing properties
- Mullein - collection
Mullein - description
The multiflorous mullein is a biennial plant. It grows up to 2 meters in height, depending on the ground. its structure is soaring, where the main stem is covered with tiny yellow flowers covered with pollen.It is an excellent honey plant whose flower shape is slightly branchy and bell-shaped. It grows in clearings, roadsides, in allotment gardens or in the vicinity of forests. Its leaves are elliptical and slightly mossy.
Mullein position
The best conditions for growing mullein are in a warm, sunny position in well-drained ground.In heavy, fertile soil, most species show a shorter lifespan.Mullein is one of the most attractive honey plants where bees, bumblebees and other insects appear.
Mullein - care
Plants that are trimmed after flowering tend to last longer. To obtain a new generation of seedlings, the cultivated varieties should be propagated by root cuttings or rosettes, and not by sowing seeds.
Mullein - healing properties
Mullein has expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties.It allows you to get rid of residual mucus from the body and stop coughing with discharge. In addition, it is antiallergic, disinfects and has an analgesic effect. It is a diastolic, diuretic herb that helps regulate metabolism in the case of irritable bowel problems. It works perfectly with colds, respiratory diseases and skin diseases. Its anti-inflammatory effect allows the body to dry out and soothe bouts of coughing. Perfect for smokers who should replenish the medicine cabinet with this herb. In order to obtain so many he alth properties in tinctures, syrups and macerates, flowers, leaves and also the root are used.
Mullein - collection
It should be sunny and warm during the harvest. When choosing flowers for infusion, mullein tincture or macerate, remember that they cannot be wet. Damp flowers will not dry properly and the herbal mixture will be incomplete. We dry the flowers on a paper towel or cotton cloth.After the moisture has completely evaporated, put it into an airtight jar. We can also grind to make tea. The flowers are rich in pigments, mucilages and saponins. If we want to keep all the healing properties, the flowers cannot fade or change color.
