The large, velvety leaves of the mullein plant make a soothing herbal tea. As an ingredient in salves and poultices, they have the same soothing effect on the skin. Mullein is a striking, easy to identify plant with large, densely furred leaves and a tall, stately flowering stalk.
 
Leaves are best harvested in the first year or spring of the second year, before the flowering stalk shoots up in the summer.
Common regional names for the plant include blanket leaf, velvet plant and velvet dock, all referring to the large, soft leaf.
Torch plant, another common name, refers to Midieval times when the stalks were dipped in fat and lit for use as torches.
Our organic mullein leaf's botanical name is Verbascum thapsus L.
 
Origin: Bulgaria
Directions: To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 2 tsp. of herb. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.
Flavor Profile: Slightly bitter