_**Hey there wonderful Steemit'ers!!!**_ 

Day 3 in this wonderful herb land of mine and the choice today is the fuzzy, 
*verbascum thapsus* or commonly know as Mullein. 
 ![verbascum thapsus:Mullein.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeNzQNQGQHNAjT7yoMWV1wDtvaTMLJTX7htdXzZEg7Jsr/verbascum%20thapsus%3AMullein.jpg)
*(Photo Credit: Me! <3)*

 This awesome fuzz-ball has soooooo many interesting names-That I have to list some!

Lady's Flannel,
Velvet Dock,
Rag Paper,
Bullock's Lungwort
Candlewick Plant,
Beggar's blanket,
Hag's Taper,   <---------Yeah that's right-Taper you Hag already, will ya!? :')
Aaron's rod,    <----------------Hahahaha Why Aaron and Not Trevor? :')
Jupitar's Staff,
Jacob's Staff,
Golden Rod,
Peter's Staff,
Shepard's Staff, <--------------So many name's of one staff :')
Cuddy's Lungs,
Duffle,
Feltwort, 
Fluffweed and
Hare's Beard......

Just to name a few :')

The leaves and flowers are used medicinally. And the leaves of *fresh Mullein* are used in making certain homeopathic tinctures-specifically for migraines or a 'sick' headache that has been around for awhile *(repression of ear)*.

The leaves are bitter and full of moisture (also referred to as *mucilage*). 

*Verbascum thapsus* is administered through tea, tinctures, poultices and smoke.

Guess what else Mullein was good for back in Roman times?

**_Toilet Paper._**

And let me tell you right now that I can **TOTALLY** imagine using those leaves as toilet paper-*Comfortably* :')

Although, I must admit,  my heart would be breaking at the thought of losing such a valuable item--------> to my butt. :')


**A few other handy uses for this little treasure are:**

 * Bleeding of lungs and bowels

 * Coughs ----------------->**LOTS** of coughs. We will delve further, later.

 * Diarrhoea *(When there is bleeding in the bowels, decoct 1oz dried leaves in milk-almond is fine-to consume) 

 * **An oil produced by mixing the flowers with olive/grapeseed oil, in a corked/sealed bottle and being left  in the sun/heat for several days, is used for local application. Specifically for bruising, Piles, Frost Bite and ear ailments. This particular oil is a fantastic destroyer of germs that cause di-sease.**

 * As an added note-To utilise Mullein oil *(as above)* during ear ailments- 1 drop if the ailment is mild; 2 or 3 if acute/chronic   -2 or 3 times a day straight into the affected ear canal.

![vabascum thapsus flowerers-david cavagnaro.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNjywt3FRLneh5XG9UvuSRkDGZopdeSiTdtZm8vWGUpe7/vabascum%20thapsus%20flowerers-david%20cavagnaro.jpg)
*(photo credit to: David Cavagnaro)*

 * A decoction of *verbascum thapsus* roots, held in the mouth for several minutes, will alleviate a toothache and is good for cramps and convulsions

 * Juice and powder made from the roots; rub on *__rough__* warts to quickly remove. -note will not work on 'smooth' warts

 * One of the weird things I learnt on this journey, about Mullein,  is that if you wrap figs in them-They won't rot-**_Ever_**. 

**How cool is that!?**

 * Fresh leaves worn in stockings will assist with circulation *__(and keep you warm!  Seriously!)__* :')

 * Ashes of the plant in soap is said to return grey hair to its original colour. *(Not tested and tried personally-When I get some greys I will post about it)*. Also, in Roman days, an infusion of the flowers *(yellow)*, was used as a hair dye.

 * The dried leaves can be smoked to relieve the irritation of the respiratory mucus membranes, and supposedly controls a hacking cough caused by long term smoking, exposure to chemicals, Asthma *(spasmodic coughs in general)*

 * Mullein's leaves dried and rolled, were used as candlewicks and torch wicks.

 * The last thing to mention is that Mullein is slightly **narcotic** in its actions-So if you decide to buy and use this amazing Herb...**Be warned**! <3

**_Hope you have all enjoyed another day wandering through this Steemit'ers Herbal Wonderland_** 
_**I love sharing**_ 

*__SteeMonnnnnnn!!!__*