Mullein

[baymule]

My grandpa said as a child, his momma would make mullein tea for fevers.

 

[tortoise]

Oh yes, pick off the leaves and dry them, make tea, maybe add some mint

that's simple enough! I can do that. (next year... whoops)

 

[Mini Horses]

There is a retired RR track next to me, full of mullein. I believe they only flower or seed at 2nd yr...? Trust me, there's several years of them out there!

 

[Britesea]

Yes, they are biennials. Also, the seeds are toxic so be careful!

 

[Alaskan]

I just watched a zoom wild crafting thing..


They said mullien diced up, put in strong vodka, wait 6 weeks (or longer of course), then a dropper full at a time for coughs and breathing issues.

 

[tortoise]

A plant I recognize the plant but havent learned about it.

 

[The Porch]

My grandpa said as a child, his momma would make mullein tea for fevers.

Oh yes, pick off the leaves and dry them, make tea, maybe add some mint

 

[baymule]

Interesting: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mullein-tea#benefits-uses

So just like y'all said, respiratory, antiviral, antibacterial.

Are "flavorful" and "aromatic" code for disgusting?

My grandpa said it was bitter. As kids, he and his brother would get what was called spring fever. His mother would make them mullein tea, cover them with quilts and they would sweat it out. Looking back, he said they probably had malaria. Was it? Who knows.

 

[flowerbug]

Lot of it growing around here. So far, looks like nice soft leaves for outhouse. 😁

i know there's already a plant called the money plant, but at the rate of TP price increases that name might change and get applied to mullein too...