Imagine a flower giving an award speech. Yes, that’s right! The innocent Mullein flower growing on the roadside according to Mother Nature’s plan has gotten an award. Have you ever? You don’t need to brag as I’ll be taking you on a tour while you sip your award-winning tea.
I wouldn’t want to bug you with complex words but this is an important thing to know about the Mullein Flower. This flower is a biennial or perennial plant native to Europe and Asia that belongs to the figwort family Scrophulariacea, I know I promised, but one complex word shouldn’t hurt right?
Also, it’s gotten an award from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit an institution that encourages horticulture. However, there’s more to unpack about this plant that you don’t know.
3 Amazing Facts About Mullein Tea
This herbal drink is an ancient medical remedy that was used to heal respiratory-related ailments like asthma, cold or cough, and inflammation. Also, these ingredients: flavonoids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids, glycosides, carbohydrates, proteins, fats and oils. are what help provide those benefits. These are some amazing facts
- The flower used for making this medicinal drink was used for keeping the feet warm. Therefore, in ancient times, these flowers were put in their shoes to make this happen.
- Traditional Irish folks use this as a remedy for tuberculosis by boiling the fresh leaves used in making this tea with milk.
- Aside from its herbal benefits, during the ancient era Mullein was used to illuminate the darkness as it was used as a torch.
This medicinal herbal drink is suitable for smokers to help clear the lung’s mucus and enhance smoothness. Also, if you’re having a crazy day, this drink helps improve sleep and relaxation.
How To Prepare
To prepare this medicinal drink, these are the basic ingredients you need
- Mullein Tea prepackaged or homemade mullein if you have the crushed dry leaves
- Boiling Water
- Sweetener if you desire some (honey or sugar)
Recipe
- Boil your water to a 100°c
- Put your prepackaged or dried mullein leaves into the hot water (1 tablespoon)
- Allow it to cool between 5 to 15 minutes
- Sieve the drink for a smoother appearance
- Add your desired sweetener
Recipe for those who don’t desire the bitter or sour taste without using sweeteners
- Take a liter of jug and put 3-4 tablespoons of mullein leaf
- Put cold water in the jug and stir evenly
- Closed the jug tight and put it in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours (it’s better to do it overnight before going to bed)
- After leaving it in there for the time duration, take it out and sieve the drink for a smooth appearance
- Serve with an ice cube
Side Effects
Though this tea is beneficial it’s not suitable for pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. Also if you’re on medication it’s better to consult your medical practitioner before taking this herb. Finally, it could cause liver problems or irritation on rare occasions
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