Magically, Mullein can be worn or carried to help obtain love and even put into a sachet and put under your pillow to help ward off nightmares. In India, Mullein is regarded as the most potent safeguard against evil spirits and magic, banishing demons, and warding off negativity and is commonly hung over doors and in windows.

Associated Deities: Jupiter, Circe, Odysseus, St. Fiacre. Given the folklore and alternative names for this plant, I suspect you could probably associated with assorted crone deities and death deities as well.

Element Associations: Fire
Planetary Associations: Saturn
Astrological Associations: Leo
Chakra Associations: Throat + Sacral
Energy: Feminine/Receptive
Magical Properties: Courage, Protection, Health, Love, Divination, Exorcism, Dreams
Healing Properties: Lungs + Coughing, Lymphatic System + Glandular Swelling, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Blood Cleanser
Botanical Name:Verbascum thapus

Health Benefits and uses:

Mullein is an expectorant, which means it helps the body expel excess mucus, usually by helping make your coughs more productive, to bring up mucus that may be settling in the chest or in the throat. It is also a demulcent. Studies show that demulcents create a soothing anti-inflammatory coating over mucous membranes.

Drinking Mullein Leaf Tea is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals such as Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, B2, and B3, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, potassium. This tea supports upper respiratory health, improves digestive function, and is known to soothe and relax the body.

Mullein leaves and flowers can be smoked, offering a mild and soothing smoking experience. It burns slowly and evenly, producing a soft smoke with a pleasant earthy and herbal aroma. The dried leaves and flowers of the Mullein plant are not dense, allowing air to pass through easily.

***Right now there is not enough information on whether mullein tea affects the liver, but those with severe liver or kidney disease should avoid mullein leaf supplement to be safe. Always talk with your doctor before taking a supplement.

1 package of mullein