What Is Mullein Leaf C/S?

Mullein leaf is an herb used to treat respiratory ailments and throat irritation. The letters "C/S" designate cut and sifted. You can purchase cut and sifted mullein leaf from herbal product manufacturers.

Definition

• Mullein, also called common mullein or verbascum thapsus, grows wild across the United States. Considered a weed in some locations, it can grow up to 12 feet high, with a basal rosette of soft, velvety leaves up to one-foot long. In the second year, a spike grows up with smaller leaves. Small, yellow flowers bloom from June to September.

Uses

• Mullein has been used around the world for centuries. Some people smoke the dried leaf or more often make teas or infusions. Mullein leaf is used to treat cough, hoarseness, throat congestion, bronchitis, phlegm and whooping cough.

Precautions

• Do not exceed recommended dosages. Consult a physician or herbalist before administering to children. Verify the source of the mullein and choose a product without additives. Organically grown or wild-crafted mullein leaf is best. You can harvest your own mullein as long as you know it has not been sprayed with herbicide or other toxic chemicals, or grown too close to roadways.