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Mullein Resources: Links, Videos, Learning and Use

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herb of the Month, Herbal Nerd Society |

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Mullein Energetics with Christina Sanchez

Posted by Candace Hunter | Energetics, Herbal Encyclopedia, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn |

Candace and Christina Sanchez talk about using Mullein for Asthma, spinal injury, digestion, urinary tract health, and respiratory health. They cover the basic energetics of Mullein, aka Verbascum thapsus,

Antimicrobial Properties of Mullein and Other Verbascum Species

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Chemistry, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn |

Verbascum species like mullein have a multitude of chemical compounds that work together to defeat invading microbes like bacteria and yeasts.

This is Mullein, Verbascum thapsus

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herb of the Month, Herbal Encyclopedia, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn |

Mullein, aka Verbascum thapsus, has long been a favorite respiratory remedy herb. This fuzzy...

Mucilage in Mullein for Dry Coughs – How It Works

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Chemistry, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn |

Mucilage is slime. The mucilage in mullein works in a variety of ways. It coats and soothes dry, chronic coughs.

Breath Deep with Cough Reducing Mullein

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Formulation, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn |

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is famous for its cough reducing abilities. It works well to reduce different types of coughs in a vast variety of forms.

Mullein and Me

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Lifestyle, The Shoestring Herbalist |

A few decades ago, I was introduced to mullein (verbascum thapsus) as an ear infection cure. As I...

Formulating Home Remedies with Rhodiola rosea Roseroot

Posted by Candace Hunter | Formulation |

Rhodiola rosea has been in use for centuries, yet it’s a relative new-comer to modern herbal practice in the Western world. Although it’s new to many of us, Rhodiola’s entrance into modern practice could not be more well-timed.

Cough & Sore Throat: Natural Home Remedies for Lungs & Throat

Posted by Candace Hunter | Medicine Making, Practical Herbalism |

There’s nothing worse than a lingering cough after a cold, flu, or virus…except maybe the cough and sore throat that comes with active symptoms. I know I’m not alone in that, or in my appreciation for the power of herbal medicines to help the cough do its job and then settle down quickly while easing all the other symptoms upsetting my lower respiratory tract. It’s amazing how much better herbs can speed the body’s progress toward health and how well they ease the journey, too!