Mullein Leaf (Verbascum thapsus)

Mullein is a traditional herb often included in herbal routines focused on respiratory wellness and seasonal support. Commonly prepared as a tea or infused oil.

For when your chest feels heavy, your breath feels shallow, or everything just feels…off.

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a well-known herb in traditional herbal practices, especially when it comes to supporting overall respiratory wellness. It’s been worked with for generations as a gentle, approachable plant that aligns with times when the air feels dry, the seasons are shifting, or your system just needs a little extra care.

Soft, fuzzy, and a little unassuming, mullein has a long history of being included in herbal routines that focus on comfort, balance, and supporting the body’s natural processes.

🌿 What it’s traditionally associated with

• Supporting overall respiratory wellness
• Seasonal transitions and environmental shifts
• Dry or stagnant-feeling environments
• Gentle daily herbal routines

🌿 How people commonly work with mullein

Mullein is most often prepared as a tea and worked with as part of a daily or short-term herbal routine.

Tea preparation:

• Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried mullein leaf to hot water
• Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes
• Strain thoroughly through a fine mesh strainer or cloth before drinking

(Those tiny hairs are part of the plant — just not something you want floating in your tea.)

It can also be infused into oil for external preparations.

🌿 Energetics + traditional perspective

• Cooling
• Drying
• Light and airy in nature

In traditional herbalism, mullein is often thought of as bringing a sense of openness and movement where things feel heavy or stuck.

🌿 Pairs well with

• Peppermint – adds a fresh, uplifting quality
• Nettles – for a more nourishing, well-rounded blend

🌿 Use + Safety

• Typically prepared as a tea for internal use
• May also be used in infused oils for external applications
• Always strain well before consuming
• If pregnant, nursing, or working with a medical condition, consult a qualified professional before use

🌿 Product Details

• Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsus
• Common Name: Mullein Leaf
• Form: Dried, cut leaf
• Size: 1oz
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight