Particularly recommended for horse’s requiring a clear...
Mullein Flowers (Verbascum thapsiforme)
The Latin name Verbascum is considered to be a corruption of barbascum, from the Latin barba (a beard).

Parts used:
Leaf, flower
The Latin name Verbascum is considered to be a corruption of barbascum, from the Latin barba (a beard).
Botany
This biennial plant is widespread in Europe, temperate Asia and North America and can grow up to 2 m high. Large yellow flowers in apical spike-like racemes.
Constituents
Contains approximately 3% watersoluble mucilage polysaccharides, flavonoids (rutin, hisperidine, diosmin) and saponin (verbascosaponine).
Possible Interactions
Herbs - None documented. Drugs - None known
Comments
Approved by the German Commission E for cough/bronchitis reporting expectorant activity and alleviation of irritation. Mullein flowers have demonstrated antiviral action, in vitro, against several strains of influenza A and B, and herpes simplex virus. Expectorant actions may be due to the plant’s saponin content. Avoid confusion with goldenrod (Solidago species).
➥ Pharmacopoeia and Other Monographs
BHC 2nd Edn., BHP 1996,