What Are the Benefits of Mullein Tea?

Mullein tea comes from the yellow flowers of the mullein plant. This plant grow can grow up to six feet high, and its leaves smell like honey. The plants grow in Europe and Asia and are considered a nuisance by gardeners. The tea is made from the dried flowers and leaves.

Respiratory Benefits

• Mullein tea is used to aid in the treatment of respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic cough and pneumonia. It works as an expectorant and reduces inflammation of the trachea.

Digestive Benefits

• Mullein tea is used to alleviate symptoms such as diarrhea, hemorrhoids and bladder infections, and it helps to fight parasites.

Mental Health

• Mullein tea can help ease mental health issues such as stress and insomnia.

Earaches

• Mixing mullein and olive oil is a home cure for earaches. It is not recommended to use mullein on a ruptured or perforated eardrum.

Directions

• When making mullein tea, it is recommended that you let the tea steep for 10 minutes before drinking it. Since the tea is bitter, most people will add sugar or honey to sweeten it.