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Product Name Historical uses Category Issued
Mullein
Verbascum thapsus		 Analgesic, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, hemostatic, mucilage, nutritive, vulnerary. Single product Sept. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
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Common Names:
Mullein, Candleflower, Candlewick, Higtaper.

Parts Used:
Flowers and leaves.

Historical Uses:
Mullein is considered to be one of the world's oldest medicinal plants1 and it has been widely used in the treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma, coughs, tuberculosis, etc.2 It has been recommended in cases of intestinal hemorrhages, internal irritation, headaches in children and epilepsy.3,4 Externally, Mullein is considered very useful to treat suppurating varicose veins.

Contraindications:
None.

Adverse reactions:
None.

Dosage:
For general use, 40 drops three times per day, after meals. Also twice daily, rub extract over entire chest and back or on the varicose veins.

References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Plantes M�dicinales, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984; Jean Palaiseul, La v�rit� sur les plantes et la vie naturelle, France Loisirs, Paris, 1972; Atlas des plantes m�dicinales ,Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1976; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990.





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1 Plantes M�dicinales, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984, p.303.
2 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
3 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.138
4 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.55.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.