DIY Herbs: Mullein

Find out about one of our "furry friends," mullein (Verbascum thapsus). The genus Verbascum includes more than 450 species of flowering plants. They are native to Europe and Asia, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean. They are also now common to the American West and elsewhere, where they flourish, even in dry soils. Mullein has been used folklorically for respiratory relief. Herbalists Jessie Conaway, Matthew Wood, and Brigitte Mars will fill you in on the uses of this hardy botanical. The information contained in this video is for general educational purposes only and is not intended for use as or to substitute for medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by those in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the American Botanical Council (ABC). The nonprofit ABC does not endorse, recommend, or test any commercial consumer products nor their ingredients. Botanicals and other ingredients and products sold as dietary supplements in the U.S. are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.