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Verbascum thapsus
Mullein Aarons' Rod
Scrophulariaceae
It is a large, showy rosette of generous,
elongated ovate leaves which are covered with a fine,
fuzz.
This plant is a biennial. the first year of it's growth
being limited
to a rosette of leaves which, like Evening
Primrose, seem to not make any progress at all, but then, in
the second year,
it pushes skyward, creating a spear of brilliant small cream
to yellow flowers,
which circle the spire, and bloom and alternately wither and
become seed pods.
This process of blooming lasts nearly a month or sometimes a
bit longer.
Mullein is a prolific seeder which makes it possible to use
the seed as a remedy as well.
Packet of 50 seeds $3.50
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The use of the leaf as a tea is so quick and
easy as a remedy for raspy or 'tight' cough that it is
almost as convenient as just making a cuppa.
The leaf can be dried for later use as well.
The seed oil is fantastic for chapped skin during winter.
the root a diuretic and the flowers share the same
properties as the leaves.
A homeopathic remedy made from the
leaves and flowers treats migraine and earache. |
