Common mullein is used for the extraction of its essential oil. The flowers and leaves are used to extract essential oil by steam distillation process. The herb has been used since centuries in America and Europe as an aid for cough. Mullein plant is found in South & Central America, Europe and temperate zones of Asia. It contains rotenone, coumarin, tannin, triterpene saponins such as mucilage, verbascosaponin, catalpol, aucubin, phenolic acids and flavonoids. It is used for the treatment of ear infections and ear aches. It is used to cure the fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm. Other common names for Mullein are Wooly mullein, Flannel mullein, Candlewick, Clown’s Lungwort, Our Lady’s Flannel, Golden Rod, Aaron’s Rod, Bouillon Jaune, Beggar’s Blanket, Velvet Plant, Torch Weed, Shepherd’s Club, Adam’s Flannel, Candle flower, Blanket Herb, Clot-Bur, Duffle, Bunny’s ears, Jacob’s staff and others.

Health Benefits of Mullein essential oil

Mullein essential oil possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, disinfectant, antiseptic, diuretic, febrifuge, expectorant, tranquilizing and relaxant properties. Let us discuss on the health benefits provided by Mullein essential oil are:

1. Numbing effect

This oil possess an analgesic properties which provides numbing effect on nerves that helps them to prevent the sensation of pain and provides relief from toothache, cold, headache, sinusitis and cold.

2. Lowers inflammation

Mullin essential oil possess anti-inflammatory properties that cures respiratory tracts and nasal inflammation that could lead to common cold or digestive inflammation caused by alcoholic drinks, overeating of spicy food. It cures any type of inflammation.

3. Prevent infections

Due to its antiseptic properties, it prevents the wound infection that could cause tetanus and septic. It inhibits the growth of bacteria.

4. Counteract bodily infections

Mullein essential oil helps to cure external and internal infections of the body. It is an aid for the infection in urinary tracts, genitals, kidneys and excretory system. It also counteracts the infections on ear, skin, nose and other body parts.

5. Promote urination

It helps to increase urination in quantity as well as frequency. It also eliminates toxins such as water, extra salts and bile in the body. Due to the elimination of fat and water through urine, it helps to lower weight. It lowers blood pressure, promote digestion, enhance appetite and prevent the gas formation in intestines. It also clears out the kidney deposits.

6. Loosens cough

The expectorant properties of Mullein essential oil loosens phlegm or cough which is deposited in respiratory tracts, lungs, provides relief from heaviness in chest, cough, asthma, breathing troubles, congestion, bronchitis and respiratory ailments.

7. Reduce fever

Mullein essential oil helps to lower fever by counteracting infections that are responsible for fever. It has diuretic properties that eliminate wastes and toxins from the body by speeding up the infection recovery.

8. Relaxation

This essential oil helps to relax muscles, brain, nerves and provides relief from nervous afflictions, muscular cramps, stress, nervous disorders, anxiety, depressions and anger. It lowers the chances of heart attack and blood pressure.

9. Provides sound sleep

It is helpful for the patients of stress related acute insomnia or chronic insomnia. It helps to provide sound sleep.

Traditional uses

• It is used to treat ear infections and ear aches caused by fungi or bacteria.
• It treats fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ring worm.
• It is helpful for colds, sinusitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, tuberculosis, toothache and asthma.
• It is used to treat earaches and swollen glands.
• It provides relief from the pain during migraine.
• It relieves chronic respiratory problems.
• It lowers inflammation on the respiratory tract or nose.
• It soothes coughing reflex.
• It is a treatment for infection in genitals, urinary tracts, colon, excretory system and kidneys.
• It eliminates excess bile, salts, water and toxins.
• It clears phlegm and catarrh deposits.

Precautions                                                                                                 

• Nursing women or pregnant women should not use it.
• For use it should be diluted with essential oil.
• Use under the direction of doctor.
• Stop using if negative reaction or skin irritation occurs.
• This oil should not be used for prolonged time.

Other Facts        

It blends well with eucalyptus, basil, thyme and garlic.

Mullein essential oil facts

Mullein essential oil is used to treat bronchitis, ringworm, athlete’s foot and ear infections. The color of Mullein essential oil resembles of olive oil. The aroma is pleasant, like nutmeg and strong. It has relaxing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and tranquilizing properties.

Mullein essential oil facts and benefits Quick Facts
Name:	Mullein essential oil facts and benefits
Origin	Native to Asia and Europe. It is widely distributed in South & Central America, Europe and Temperate zones of Asia.
Colors	Pale yellow
Health benefits	Numbing effect, Lowers inflammation, Prevent infections, Counteract bodily infections, Promote urination

Name	Mullein essential oil facts and benefits
Scientific Name of Mullein plant	Verbascum thapsus
Native	Native to Asia and Europe It is widely distributed in South & Central America, Europe and Temperate zones of Asia.
Common/English Name of Mullein plant	Wooly mullein, Flannel mullein,  Mullein, Gordolobo, Punchón, Wild Ice Leaf, Torches, Our Lady’s Flannel, Quaker’s Rouge, Candelaria, Common Mullein, Candlewick, Clown’s Lungwort, Our Lady’s Flannel, Golden Rod, Aaron’s Rod, Bouillon Jaune, Beggar’s Blanket, Velvet Plant, Torch Weed, Shepherd’s Club, Adam’s Flannel, Candle flower, Blanket Herb, Clot-Bur, Hedge-Taper, Duffle, Bunny’s ears Jacob’s staff
Name in Other Languages of Mullein plant	Polish: Aaron’s rod, hag’s taper, candlewick plant, cow lungwort, velvet dock, feltwort, flannel plant; torches, shepherd’s staff, Blanket Herb, Our Lady’s Flannel, Peter’s Staff, Woollen, Wild Ice Leaf, Clown’s Lungwort, Shepherd’s Club, Jacob’s Staff, Beggar’s Stalk, Rag Paper, Golden Rod, Beggar’s Blanket, Adam’s Flannel, Clot, Cuddy’s Lungs, Fluffweed, Duffle, Old Man’s Flannel, Hare’s Beard, White Mullein, Dziewanna, Mullein Dock, Dziewanna Lekarska; German: Wollkraut, Königskerze; Mexican: gordolobo, punchon;
Method of Extraction	Steam distilled
Plant Part Used	Leaves, flowers and buds
Color	Pale yellow
Flavor/aroma	Spicy
Health Benefits	Numbing effect Lowers inflammation Prevent infections Counteract bodily infections Promote urination Loosens cough Reduce fever Relaxation Provides sound sleep
Traditional uses	It is a treatment for ear infections, ear aches, ringworm and athlete’s foot. It cures colds, sinusitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, tuberculosis, toothache and asthma. It provides relief from the migraine pain. It lowers inflammation of respiratory tract and nose. It calms coughing reflex. It helps to treat infection in the body. It clears out phlegm and catarrh deposits.
Precautions	Nursing women or pregnant women should avoid it. Dilute with essential oil. Doctor’s consultancy is required for treating health problems. Do not use if negative reaction or skin irritation occurs. Do not use it for long period of time.
Other Facts	It mixes well with eucalyptus, basil, thyme and garlic.