Mullein (Verbascum Thapus)

Mullein is a popular herb for by Indigenous Americans.  It was and is used to banish negative entities and nightmares. It is also a popular herb to use in herbal blends because it clears the lungs. Scientific Name - Verbascum Thapus Other Common Names - Aaron's rod, Gordolobo, Jupiter's Staff. Lady's Foxglove, Velvetback Origin - Said to be native to North Africa, Europe, and Asia Magical Powers - Protection, Strength, Health, Divination, Exorcism Used in Making - Baths, Conditioning Oil, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Incense, Smoke Blend, Tea Planet - Saturn (Culpepper), Mercury (Agrippa), Mars (can be associated because of prickly leaves) Element - Fire Deities - Jupiter Energy Archetype - Feminine Parts Used - Flower and Leaf Medical Uses - Mullein most commonly used as a expectorant, helps to clear mucus, helpful with asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. can also be used for skin inflammation, reducing bed wetting, removing built up earwax and relieving earaches when mix