Mullein: A Common Weed With a Host of Potential Health Benefits

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By Dr. Mercola

The mullein plant (Verbascum) is a biennial introduced in the United States during the 18th century by settlers.1 Due to its quick rate of spreading in certain areas such as western North America,2 it has earned a reputation as an undesirable weed in gardens.3

Its common name is derived from the Latin word “mollis,” meaning soft, which most likely refers to its soft stem and leaves.4 Its botanical name, on the other hand, comes from the Latin “barbascum,” which means beard — a reference to …read more

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