Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Mullein

Botanical Names

verbascum thapsus

Common Names

white mullein, mullein dock, Our Lady's flannel, velvet dock, blanket herb, velvet plant, woollen, fluffweed, candleflower, rag paper, candlewick plant, wild ice leaf, beggar's stalk, golden rod, duffle, feltwort, old man's flannel, lungworti

Plant Description

Mullein is a biennial or perennial with yellow flowers and woolly leafs that have a hair-like, thick covering. It bears fruit capsules that contain seeds. Mullein can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America in locales with temperate climates.

Parts of Mullein Used in Dietary Supplements

The leaves of the Mullein plant are commonly used in herbal supplements.