Botanical name - Verbascum sinuatum
Country of Origin - Egypt
Common Names - Common mullein, Aaron’s rod, Adam’s flannel, feltwort, Jacob’s staff, old man’s flannel, blanket leaf, bullock’s lungwort, cow’s lungwort, hare’s beard, lady’s foxglove, ice leaf, Peter’s staff, shepherd’s club, candlewick, flannel leaf, flannel mullein, flannel plant, hedge taper, Indian tobacco, Jupiter’s staff, torch-wort, velvet dock.
Mullein leaves are rather pungent when used for culinary purposes, and it is recommended to include an aromatic spice such as cloves or Cinnamon in recipes where it is to be taken internally.
To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of Mullein Leaf, cover and steep 3-5 minutes. Be sure to strain the tea through a very fine strainer to avoid the irritating hairs from the leaves
It is recommended, as a precaution, not to inhale the herb directly when preparing this product for use, as the herb has tiny velvety hairs on the dried leaves that when displaced can cause irritation to the eyes, throat and mucus membranes if breathed in or allowed to float in the air.