Herbs - Mullein - Preparations

Fomentation: Use 50g mullein, 7g lobelia, and 1 teaspoon cayenne. Simmer for 15 minutes in 2L apple cider vinegar, strain, and apply to affected area following the basic instructions.

Infusion: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons dried leaves or flowers to one cup water, steep for 15 minutes and take three times daily.

Medicated Oil: Infuse flowers in olive oil following basic instructions. Apply to affected area as needed. As an ear oil, place 1 to 2 drops in affected ear and put n some cotton.

Poultice/Fomentation: Use dried leaves and follow basic instructions.

Tincture: Take 1 to 4mL three times daily. (leaves/flowers used to make tincture)

Mullein can be combined with coltsfoot, white horehound, and lobelia for bronchial problems.