- A soothing emollient for hemorrhoids that are dry, sore and irritated.
- Mullein flower oil or infusion is applied locally to speed tissue healing.
Mullein Leaf has served many purposes over the centuries, from making candlewicks to casting out evil spirits, but as an herbal medicine, it was primarily used to treat diarrhea, respiratory diseases and hemorrhoids. Mullein leaves and flowers are classified in traditional herbal literature as expectorants and demulcents.
Traditionally, a poultice made from Mullein leaves has been applied to the skin to treat ulcers and hemorrhoids.
Other common names: Aaron's Rod, Velvet Dock, Torches, Jacob's Staff, Bunny's Ears, Beggar's Blanket, Velvet Plant, Pig Taper, Verbascum Flowers, Bullock's Lungwort, Woolen Blanket Herb, Cow's Lungwort, Hag's Taper, Candlewick, Lungwort, Grandmother's Flannel.
