Verbascum, Mullein
High Taper, Torchweed
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Della Materia Medicinale Andrea Valuassori, 1562
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Kurtzes Handtbuchlein, Ryff, 1599
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Koehler's Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887
Botanical name:
Verbascum thapsus (syn. V. thapsiforme), V. phlomoides
It has been used in TCM (Mao Rui Hua) but is not a commonly used medicine.
Parts used:
Leaf; Flower; Root
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, dry. Sweet, Bitter
Classifications:
2L. EMOLLIENT. 2Q. ANODYNE
3L. ANTI-TUSSIVE
Verbascum thapsus (syn. V. thapsiforme), V. phlomoides
It has been used in TCM (Mao Rui Hua) but is not a commonly used medicine.
Parts used:
Leaf; Flower; Root
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, dry. Sweet, Bitter
Classifications:
2L. EMOLLIENT. 2Q. ANODYNE
3L. ANTI-TUSSIVE
Uses:
1. Clears Heat and Phlegm, Moistens Dryness, Stops Coughs:
2. Clears Phlegm, Resists Poison, Resolves Swellings:
3. Nourishes the Sinews, Stop Wind and Spasms:
4. Clears Heat, Stops Leakages and Bleeding:
5. Benefits the Heart and Circulation, Moves the Blood:
6. Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine:
7. Tonic:
8. Externally:
-Earache, sores and ulcers of the Ear.
Dose:
INFUSION or BRIEF DECOCTION of the Leaf: 3–9 grams
POWDER of the LEAF: 300mg–1.5 grams, up to 3 grams
Used externally in oils, plaster, poultices, ointments and in douches, enemas and baths. As an enema for Intestinal infections, or to clean the bowels, a handful of the mixed leaves and flowers, fresh or dried, may be simmered, then steeped, strained and used.
INFUSION or BRIEF DECOCTION of the Leaf: 3–9 grams
POWDER of the LEAF: 300mg–1.5 grams, up to 3 grams
Used externally in oils, plaster, poultices, ointments and in douches, enemas and baths. As an enema for Intestinal infections, or to clean the bowels, a handful of the mixed leaves and flowers, fresh or dried, may be simmered, then steeped, strained and used.
Main Combinations:
1. Cold, Flu, acute Cough, Mullein ... available in PRO version
2. Cough:
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iii. sore Throat, Hoarseness, Mullein with ... available in PRO version
3. Bronchitis:
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iv. acute Cough and Bronchitis, Mullein with ... available in PRO version
4. Asthma:
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5. Hemoptysis or Consumption, Mullein with ... available in PRO version
6, Cancer:
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7. Fomentation for bleeding Hemorrhoids, Mullein with ... available in PRO version
8. Wash for Stiffness and Cramps, Mullein with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Infusion of Seven Flowers
Decoction for Cancer (Fuller)
Universal Vulnerary Decoction (Joseph Du Chesne)
Warming Pearl Powder (Diamargariton Calidum) (Avicenna)
Powder to Purge in Ascites (Nicholas)
Cautions:
Generally Safe.
Seed and fresh root are toxic in large doses.
Main Preparations used:
Distilled water of the Flowers, Infused Oil of the Flowers (repeated several times)
Generally Safe.
Seed and fresh root are toxic in large doses.
Main Preparations used:
Distilled water of the Flowers, Infused Oil of the Flowers (repeated several times)