Verbascum Thapsus 'Mullein'-Therapeutic and Herbal-Heart Chakra-seeds

VERBASCUM THAPSUS     ‘Mullein’ 

200 seeds 

Family: Scrophulariaceae  

Sprouting: 10-42 days. 

Flowers: 20 weeks. 

Chakra: Heart 

Approx. 1700 seeds per gram.

Has a great variety of common names depending on the area. Producing a rosette of leaves in its first year up to 50cm long, the second year, it can reach 1-2m in height. A biennial requiring winter dormancy before it can flower., with any given flower only opening before dawn and closing in the afternoon. They will also self-pollinate if not visited by insects. Roman soldiers are said to have dipped the plant stalks in grease for use as torches.

With a recent resurgence in popularity, Mullein is historically known for its healing and restorative properties, mainly when prepared as a tea for lung problems or as an oil for various skin conditions. All teas need to be finely filtered to eliminate the irritating hairs. 

Photo of plant: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons; retrieved 29 May 2024 –1.58pm AEST and edited using Canva.

 Photo of seeds: - June Parkin; Location: Sydney NSW, Australia; Date: 6OCT2023

The Chakra Garden cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. 

Always seek advice from a professional before eating or using a plant therapeutically.

Please note: This item is seeds only, NOT live plants! Quarantine restrictions prohibit us selling or shipping this item to WA, Norfolk Island, Tasmania, or Internationally.