Common Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

 

This biennial with very velvety leaves has long been used for many purposes. Roman soldiers purportedly dipped the flower spikes in grease for use as torches, and the leaves are still sometimes used as wicks. A tea made from the leaves was used to treat colds, and the flowers and roots were employed to treat various ailments from earache to croup. The leaves are sometimes applied to the skin to soothe sunburn and other inflammations.

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