Sunday, January 9, 2011

Natural Winter Remedies: Mullein

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has expectorant and soothing properties that make it a cough treatment supreme.

How to use: For coughs, try mullein tea: Pour a cup of boiling water over a tablespoon of mullein leaves; let steep for 20 minutes and strain. Add honey and lemon to mask the bitter taste. Treat ear infections with drops of oil infused with mullein and garlic.

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