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MULLEIN
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Mullein has proven to be
of great help when dealing
with earaches, bronchitis
and even coughs ... |
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MULLEIN |
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Mullein helps reduce
congestion in the
lungs |
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Mullein is an herb
that affects several
body systems
including the
respiratory and
genitourinary
tracts. Its
mechanism of action
has not been well
studied, but this
herb is backed by
many years of
traditional use. |
Think of mullein when
something is irritated
whether it be the throat,
lungs, ear, bladder or mind.
In the respiratory tract
mullein is used for dry
hoarse coughs, which annoy
the sufferer and become
worse upon lying down.
This is usually seen
as a lingering
symptom of a cold or
flu, or as a symptom
of a chromic
condition like
asthma and
emphysema. In
the urinary tract
mullein coats and
soothes irritated
tissue to relieve
pain, frequency and
urgency that is
associated with
urinary tract
infections. It
is also helpful for
insomnia that is due
to pain or
irritation in the
body.
Mullein can be
purchased as a raw
herb, in capsules,
tincture or liquid
extract. It can be
found in cold and
cough formulas,
sedative formulas or
urinary tract
formulas.
Mullein is generally
a safe herb to use.
However people with
compromised kidney
function or those
who use diuretics
should always
consult with a
health professional
before using herbs
that affect the
renal system. |
Mullein -
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Leaves. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Coughs,
bronchitis,
earaches,
painful
urination,
insomnia,
pain.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Tincture
10-60 drops
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin C,
bioflavinoids,
licorice,
eucalyptus. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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People with
kidney
disease or
individuals
using
diuretics
should use
caution when
taking
mullein. |
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informational
purposes only.
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health care
practitioner before
taking natural
health care
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2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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