During today's hike I picked mullein leaves. There’s quite a bit spread out in the meadow area, so it took no time to grab an armful.
When I got home I rinsed them then put the leaves on cookie trays are set the oven on dehydrate.
Six hours later they were dried and ready for storage. Excellent! A new addition to my tea and herb collection.
There are many different Verbascum species, and studies show many have polyphenols. These compound can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Some active compounds of mullein include:
- saponins, which have anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and antitumor properties
- flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
- phenylethanoid glycosides, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties
- iridoidsT
, which have anti-inflammatory properties
Antiviral properties
Some lab studies have shown Verbascum species to have antiviral activity against influenza A and herpes.
One laboratory study found combining the medication amantadine with mullein increased antiviral activity against influenza.
Antibacterial properties
Lab studies have shown mullein leaf has antibacterial properties in both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including:
Klebsiella pneumoniae
E. coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Mullein leaf is sold in various forms, such as:
tea
extract
oil
powder
capsule
elixir
The dried and natural forms (of the leaf or flower) are also used to make creams.
Some naturopathic physicians and herbalists recommend mullein for respiratory and inflammatory conditions.
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
