Demulcent, astringent, emollient, pectoral, nutritive, absorbent, diuretic, antiseptic, hemostasis, anodyne, narcotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-catarrhal, antispasmodic, vulnerary, germicide, and anthelmintic (germicide). Mullein has a special affinity (attraction) for the respiratory organs and is a valuable remedy for all pulmonary complaints. It is the only herb known to man that has remarkable narcotic properties without being poisonous and harmful. It is a great herbal pain killer and nervous soporific, calming and quieting all inflamed and irritated nerves. With its use in wasting disorders (such as phthisis), the weight is steadily increased, expectoration is easy, cough is palliated, and the general condition improved. mullein soothes and strengthens the bowels and renal system, is one of the most important agents for influencing the glandular system (the serious and mucous membranes). It promotes absorption of effusion (escape of fluids from their vessels, as by rupture) and morbid accumulations. A tall, stout, biennial, 1-8 feet tall with an attractive spike of yellow, sessile, cylindrical flowers, which appear in the 2nd year. The 1st year produces a rosette of large, fuzzy, gray-green leaves which are large, broadly oval, very hairy (felt-like). Stems are winged by decurrent bases. Found throughout the U.S. in clearings, fields, pastures, waste places. It is a anodyne, antispcamodic, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, and vulnerary. A tea, from the leaves and flowers, is used for an astringent and as a sedative in relief for coughs, respiratory problems, and pain. The oil helps in earaches, sun burns, rashes, hemorrhoids, inflammations and bruises. The roots, boiled for a decoction and taken cold,is an aid for digestion and nervous problems. For foot pain, soften a large leaf on a hot stone, fold and bind it to the foot. It can also be used as an insole. The soft, dry leaf is good substitute for toilet paper, diapers etc. When making an oil from the blossoms, and it is not close by, cut the plant just above the ground, keep in a large bucket of water. The flowers will continue to bloom for many weeks, a few at a time. Place them, as they appear in an oil or tincture for future use.