Mullein is said to be most effective when combined with other herbs of similar qualities, such as yerba santa , marshmallow , cherry bark, and elecampane . Mullein is also often made into an oily eardrop solution to soothe the pain of ear infections. Dosage To make mullein tea, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves and flowers to 1 cup of boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Make sure to strain the tea before drinking it because fuzzy bits of the herb can stick in your throat and cause an irritating tickle. For painful ear infections, you can squeeze several drops of room-temperature mullein oil into the ear canal, so long as you are sure that the eardrum isn t punctured.
Side effects are rare.
Nonetheless, safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established. The honest herbal, 3rd ed. Scientific information is constantly evolving. For this reason, the material you see here will change over time. Keep in mind also that this material is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice.