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Mullein is a powerhouse herb with multiple uses. You usually only hear people talking about mullein leaves, but the root and the flowers also hold huge medical benefits for pain and inflammation. We're talking all about all parts of the mullein plant, how to grow it, and how to use it.
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[@Kandyman54]

I, too, have gone to the doctor with costochondritis. She insisted it was my heart when it wasn’t. It was correctly diagnosed by a PT and confirmed by my chiropractor. I have used mullein tea and tincture for asthma, but I had no idea that mullein root could be used as painkiller. WILL be digging mullein root soon to make tincture. As a side note, when I was a kid my Dad made me dig mullein in the pastures to get rid of it. Seventy years later I’m growing it for medicine!

[@minniechafin7936]

Me 2nd ! ❤ I never knew !

[@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111]

Happily it gives cheerful yellow blossoms!

[@ethancurtin7486]

Most of the weeds I pick for landscaping arw medicine and nodody thinks about it

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

@ethancurtin7486 absolutely!

[@elainereed4842]

Steep leaves , let cool, use as an eye wash for pink eye ! Works great

[@stemcelluniversity]

Would that work on Cows ?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

I can’t speak to livestock uses, but it’s definitely worth looking into!

[@MarlenevT]

We have Mullein here in Colorado.... grows prolifically. People remove them as weeds in their yards. I went into the forest and harvested a plant to put on my deck for herbal use.

[@cottonflannigan3671]

Harvested 5 mullein plants today...God took me right to them! Thanks for the amazing information! God bless you!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

That's amazing...You're welcome, and you too!

[@lessummers5738]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead Is tea good for lungs also can I dry out the leaves in a car window like old car?thanks

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

@lessummers5738 it’s excellent for lungs. I don’t suggest drying like that. Mullein should dry in temps under 100°F and should be dried and stored in a dark place.

[@lessummers5738]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead Ok thank you👍

[@benedettolionetti6904]

Here in calabria south italy we used the leaves dried as the substitute of tobacco

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

There’s a lot of info out there about smoking it being the historical use for it. Some people do still use it that way here too.

[@christineguttadauria3791]

Hi - over the years of working with mullein I’ve found a tincture of the flowers to be very helpful to “settle pain” and promote restorative sleep. It’s great at bedtime for low-grade chronic issues. Also, traditionally mullein can be used as a steam, rather than smoking, for lung and sinus gunk. Just inhaling steam from a hot cup of tea, or for more major congestion, boiling water poured over a handful of leaves in a bowl, make a tent with a towel and breathe deeply. Have tissues nearby, it’s VERY effective. Lastly, I like to make a batch of syrup from a strong mullein leaf decoction which I keep in the fridge. A spoonful of that as needed for wheeziness in winter works a treat!

[@marybethm.9952]

Can the leaves be fresh or must they be dried?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

@marybethm.9952 it depends how you are using them. Usually, if you were using the leaves, you would be using it in a tea and fresh or dried is fine for that.

[@marybethm.9952]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead thank you for your quick response! I will make a tea and I was able to harvest fresh leaves today. I have a respiratory infection and need something to help treat it.

[@PeaceJourney...]

How did it go?​@@marybethm.9952

[@kysmik8214]

This grows all around my cabin at my camp and I was always told it's cowboy toilet paper! Thank you for your video!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

It is! lol. Lots of better uses for it, but it also makes good TP in a pinch.

[@lionessathena8679]

Watch out - some people get contact dermatitis from the fuzz using it as toilet paper.

[@lionessathena8679]

​​@@SerenityHillFarmsteadSome people get contact dermatitis from the fuzz using mullein as toilet paper - not necessarily the greatest idea.

[@CathySharp]

The most thorough video I've seen yet . Thanks!!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’re welcome!

[@americansfirst1095]

Thanks. Ive been letting mullein grow here on my place for almost 40 years. Just thought it was a neat plant and let it grow. Many around 8' tall. Just now finding out it's uses. I've grown tobacco for fun, and just now learning the similarities.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Sounds amazing!

[@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111]

I've used it for a foot soak for diabetic nerve pain in feet. ❤

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Perfect!

[@theresakoch3738]

Which part of the plant did you use for foot soak?

[@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111]

@@theresakoch3738 I boiled the leaves, strained them, use the liquid for the foot soak, kept it in the fridge.

[@DJE101]

Drinking Mullein tea while watching this. Cheers!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Love it!

[@byronrichards3001]

Thank you kindly for your knowledge and experience with this plant.this upload is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...

[@nancypeyton3910]

I have watched a lot of KZbin videos on Mullien but I learned some new things watching your video. Thank you very much.🧸

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@dworkx1]

I feel like I need help breathing and one of these was on the top of my driveway?!! I moved it to my shed side for safety. Thank you Yahawah!!!

[@SalmaandMinaandMaya]

Thank you, I love the roaster voice at the end 😂

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Haha! He’s got lots to say!!

[@ApartmentReposition]

Ok cool glad to know it balances mucus and not dry you out.

[@northerngirlhobbies]

Excellent info. I had no idea the root is used for pain. Thank you.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’re welcome!

[@jeremiahr7585]

Can you show us how you make the oil and tincture, etc? Please? I also have Ankylosing Spondylitis

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

I already have videos on those. You can find them in the video tab.

[@rosemarieblack7063]

From the UK, thanks for your time and effort. My friend wants to grow this as she has had some success with controlling her asthma with this wonderful plant. I will share this with her and hope she and others find it useful. Flourish and prosper.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

I hope it helps her. Thank you for sharing!

[@annaalva2320]

Several times on hikes i have had a blister and no bandaids. I just put a leaf on the blister inside the sock to keep it in place, and no more pain, walked miles more. It doesn't heal the blisters but it does keep the shoe from touching or rubbing the blisters.

[@hollystockman2902]

This was so informative Jenn! Thanks for sharing ~ I always learn so much from you!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

glad it was helpful, thank you for watching!

[@charlestucker1949]

A good way to see if its cardiac or muscle related is to press into where the pain is. Generally speaking, if it is muscular the pain will worsen to pressure, but if cardiac will stay unchanged.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

That is actually caused by a condition caused costochondritis. It’s caused by inflammation in the spaces between the ribs. With any pain though, a full cardiac work up should be done. In women, heart attacks present as gut discomfort most of the time, and costochondritis can cause palpitations, chest pain, and elevated troponin levels.

[@makeliferichmvmtpodcast]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! Prayers for continued healing!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@zan3do]

Thank you for the tutorial.

[@sherrydesmarais7032]

Thanks for all the information. I have a lot of it growing in my yard. I was going to collect it but wanted to be sure of how to collect! I then luckily found your video! Will keep watching you!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertnielson9559]

Omg! I have been taking wild lettuce for my ankolosing spondylitis and it helps but I had no idea that mullien root was so good for A.S. thank you so much!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Hope it helps you!

[@fallmax]

Learning so much from you thank you

[@4712guest]

inhaling a few puffs of mullein smoke does sometimes help with asthma, as i was surprised to experience. its not a 2 pack a day habit as medical training might assume, but an occasional treatment. probably is not effective everyday - maybe once a month or once a year. its hard to start it burning, i had it in a stainless spoon rest and wafted the smoke towards me. I do use the mullein chai infusion and tincture but did have the most immediate effect with very occasional inhaled smoke.

[@lynnscott8286]

Very good video. Have you done more?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

More videos? I have several more.

[@justintime6346]

I just went to the river today to specifically harvest Mullin! While grabbing a couple of small plants to take home. Thank you for your informative videos! It's so funny that most weeds are eatable and "they" call them noxious weeds in Washington state.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Yay!! For sure! They spray all the good stuff heavily here in IL.

[@BethanySimpson-f3o]

To funny , I was looking for a tutorial to dry leaves for tea , I was curious to see if maybe it would help my Ankylosing Spondylitis. And what to you know , the first think I watch is coming from a woman with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Perfect!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Haha that’s funny. Gotta love how that algorithm works!

[@user-mi1kl2iv6p]

Been using mullein for at least 20 years cause it works for congestion and sore throat.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Love that! It’s a huge help for me too.

[@hope-vx3rc]

Your channel is just so interesting and you explain things so clearly! Really inspiring - going to raid some growing in a path at work for seed now when it comes up 👍

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Thank you for watching! Happy growing 😁

[@user-sg6rs4xp9y]

I have back pain. I had surgery years ago and I am looking for something else instead of another back surgery. You talk about the root. I don't like tinctures. What do you say about making a tea from the root. Do I need to dry it or use it fresh? Do I need to harvest young or old roots? Thanks for any information.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Acupuncture, increasing back strength and flexibility, decreasing inflammation internally, and having a good topical application for pain is what I do. If you want to use a tea, you would have to do a decoction. I have a workshop on my website that shows detailed steps of how to make a decoction. The link is in the description box.

[@deannastevens1217]

EXCELLENT INFO!!! Thank You!!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’re welcome!

[@LenaTurner8]

Ty I hope I find mullein because I have copd I live in Louisiana

[@jonilove5652]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a neice with AS as well. She has an awful lot of back pain. I didn’t completely understand how you treated it. Did you use the roots only to make a tincture? TIA

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Yes. That’s how I use it.

[@122369smuggs]

Gonna learn all I can. Thanks for the video

[@nicoledavis9441]

Please show a video on how to make a infusion or tincture

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Definitely!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Here’s one I made on making a white pine tincture Making White Pine Tincture for Cough || Herbal Medicine Making kzbin.info/www/bejne/apSXl3SsgpeboJI

[@korinhubbert7163]

Loved this video❤thank you bunches🙏

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’re welcome!!

[@hannaha7304]

How do you recommend using mullein to cure asthma. I have just bought the tincture. I live in a place where we cannot grow it.

[@Aa88900]

Very informative!

[@lindsychatterton]

Thank you for all the good info! I have a lot of low back pain from bad disks ect. How do I use Mullen for my back pain?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’d use mullein root and you can do it in tincture form.

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

How would you process the root for lower back pain? Thank you!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

I wait for the plant to go dormant, usually after a couple good frosts, then I dig up the roots, wash them well, and make a tincture from them.

[@billtessgreatadventure1481]

It was strange to hear from the beginning that it doesn’t make a good tincture but does better as an infusion. Then later in the video you talk about how great it is as a tincture for spasms and auto immune pain when talking about the roots. Just a little confusion but otherwise very informative

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

The leaves and roots have different properties. Some herbal properties infuse better and others tincture better. You can still make a mullein tincture, it just isn’t as good as infusing.

[@stephaniecole3795]

Have you ever infused it with castor oil ?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Yes I have. I use that as a base for a soap recipe

[@PeaceJourney...]

When harvesting, is there any difference between the effects of the large mature leaves vs the smaller young leaves? Which is preferred?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You can use both as long as the leaves are in good condition. The younger leaves typically are the healthiest. We harvest before they get huge to make sure we have the best possible quality.

[@VondaBlackbournbooks]

Very informative. Thanks for the drying insight. I am definitely going to try it.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’re welcome!

[@deannacreighton7836]

Is there a point, size wise, that you wouldn't want to harvest the leaves? The ones in my yard, even the 'small' ones, are pretty large from the outset.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Large isn’t a problem. You’re looking more at the quality of the leaves. Are they a good color, texture, free of bug damage? It is true that the smaller leaves are more potent, but the larger ones still carry the same properties.

[@Southern195]

@@SerenityHillFarmsteadmine are first year plants and the leaves show that they struggled through the heat. I put shade cloth over them to protect them from this southern sun. 😬

[@springbooth3547]

Very informative, thank you!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@faridulhaq8032]

Wow So informative video . Thank you

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Thank you for watching!

[@stemcelluniversity]

I love it.

[@yolandasantanasantillan3177]

God bless you! Thanks so much😊

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@tonimerrill6881]

Im learning about herbalism and mullein is one of the first plants i learned about. When is the best time to harvest the root?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

On our farm we harvest mullein root in the fall of the second year.

[@julimunro399]

Thank you for the informative video! I've seen other videos that recommend straining any liquids you make with mullein to keep the 'leaf hairs' from being consumed, in case they irritate your body. Do you have any thoughts on this? tia 🙂

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

I always strain with muslin cloth when tincturing. Hot water in tea I don’t find it necessary.

[@aylinjanssen4115]

What is the difference from a tincture and a infusion? What’s an infusion in the herbal medicinal world?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

A tinctures is herb that has been infused into an alcohol. An “infusion” is tea. But, the process of infusing is done with all types of preparations.

[@faridulhaq8032]

From Pakistan

[@DeLong740]

Thank you for the information. I have a question… When ever you use the flowers to make a pincher do you just use the petals ? You said the seeds were non-edible so I just wondered.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

I use the entire flower but I do not use it for consumption. Flowers I use only for ear oil. I have a separate video on that.

[@juneladd1912]

The one thing that u did not cover was, knowing the difference between Mullin and Lamb's Ear....I think its called Lamb's ear.....when small or just starting out they look a lot alike, or so I'm told....but as a young plant, or just sprouting out, I'd like to know how u can tell which u have.....also, can baby Mullin, leaves have kinda a stripe that radiates from the center vein outward, as I have many like that sprouting up around my property...the leaves are the same shape, size and color, and have the velvety texture to them, and grow in a rose like cluster.. But they have that faint stripe....and if they are not Mullin, what can they be? I know the Lambs ear looks a lot like Mullin, but the leaves don't have the tight cluster in the middle, like Mullin, and they tend to be more Grey than Mullin...from the pics I see on the internet...I bought some seeds for Mullin from an Organic farm here in Oregon. This is my first year growing it, so I'm very new to the plant ..I planted my seeds indoors, and some in an old tractor tire that I made into a planter, (and painted it), the few I found growing wild around my property this year look the same as the ones growing inside the tire.. So not sure if these are from my seeds, or something wild in the soil.....thank u . June Bug, from Southern Oregon

[@NonieK2267]

Please forgive me this is off-topic you were talking about an auto immune disease. Have you checked out goodbye lupus by Dr. Brooke Goldner I found her on KZbin video. She has a protocol that has been helping people with all kinds of auto immune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis MS her lupus has been reversed for over 19 years with her plant-based diet, it’s a unique diet. She discovered this accidentally and helps many many people she has books out. Her husband also works with her on this. He helped to get her on this plan basically was for weight loss but at the end of losing the weight she had no symptoms of lupus anymore And it’s quite specific not just any veggie diet anyway like I said please forgive me for interrupting this. I love you what you do and I’m very interested in growing. I also have seats. I’m just trying to find out what time of year I should plant them here in low Desert of Arizona 9B I don’t have the lights indoors so I’m going to have to do that outdoors. Thanks for posting this video.

[@sherryschultz4977]

I have a whole bunch growing in my yard

[@annplante3439]

Back in the 30's my mom's parents used homeopathic medicine and specifically mullein for my mom's asthma.

[@rhondametcalf9382]

Nice, but I was expecting info on harvesting the root.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Coming this fall!

[@TonyFreeman-LocoTonyF]

I'm a little ignorant on tinctures. How do I use a tincture, in general, and the Mullein tincture?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

For a mullein tincture, you’re getting some of the properties, but not all. The best way to take mullein is through a tea, as hot as you can drink it without hurting yourself. But if you prefer tincture (it’s personal preference for some people) you’d start with the lowest recommended dose, which is 1mL up to 3x/day. You can take it straight, or put it in a bit of water or juice.

[@Waitingforthewormstocome]

Can you harvest 2nd year leaves and when are the seeds viable to harvest

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You can harvest at anytime throughout the season, and seeds can be harvested at the end of the season when the stalk has dried.

[@Waitingforthewormstocome]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead thank you. I'm anxious to get some and try it out.

[@sophiawilliams5935]

First time hearing about this plant dose it come in a capsule form.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Not that I’m aware of. The leaves wouldn’t be as beneficial in capsule. Possibly the root, but I’ve never known anyone to do it.

[@americansfirst1095]

Do you know anything about planting the seeds? Do they have to be stratified? Plant seeds in late fall or early spring if not needing stratification? I know tobacco seeds appear the same size/ type and they do not need stratified.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

They do not need stratification. I plant them in spring.

[@americansfirst1095]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead .....thanks. just collected a bucket full of the seed tops yesterday. I noticed wood peckers on them, eating the seeds or bugs, not sure which or both. So, if I store the seeds until spring and plant them, it should increase the amount of plants, I'm sure all kinds of creatures eat the seeds. I have a 8' tiller and will be able to plant them easily.

[@hayoonpark4711]

mullien is called oregano in my town

[@hduddy83]

So I see I have quite a bit of this on my property but when I did a plant search it came up mullein as well as fleabane or spikenard. What's the difference?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Hmm, those are all completely different plants. What app are you using?

[@joyannkjb4l250]

Hi,🤗 I just found your channel, thank you for your video!! I live in New England, and unfortunately do not have Mullein in my yard, but after 14 years, out of the blue, a Mullein popped up!! I'm SO excited. The problem is I can't leave it where it is. It popped up directly in the center of my front lawn area. So I need to replant it. Although it does have the rosette pattern, I thought it was a first year. But after your video, maybe I didn't notice the first year and now this is the second and that's how I noticed the rose pattern? My question is am I ok to relocate it before it shoots up the stem? Do you have any tips so I don't lose it altogether!!? Should I take some of the root before I place it back into the ground? Does it reroot like Comfrey? Any info will be greatly appreciated!!🙃

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Yay for mullein!! I’ve never tried to transplant mullein, but it’s worth a shot. The ground level rosette is the first year plant. The second year it starts to look the same then shoots a stalk up. If you want to try and transplant it, dig it up wide and deep so you disturb as little of the root system and dirt around it as possible.

[@joyannkjb4l250]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead Thank you for responding! I wish I didn't have to move it at all.... Wish me luck 🤞lol In fact, I'll say a little 🙏 prayer and if it's for me to have Mullein, it'll transplant well and maybe even spread in its new location!🙃

[@donnamoreau8998]

How do u store long term storage? I have 2 lbs

[@ConfedVet]

I just ordered some seed, but it doesn't say anything about planting them. Any suggestions?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Mullein needs a cold stratification before starting. Check out this blog post for detailed directions. serenityhillfarmstead.com/cold-stratifying-seeds/

[@joiespelund4170]

Hi! About 20 years ago I transplanted a couple Great Mullein from a friend's yard. Here in the wet west side of the PNW, Mullein does not seem to grow rampantly. I let mine just self-seed and feel lucky if I get at least one that I find - this year again one is all I have found. It must be first year since it wasn't there last year. 2 questions: Can I use the leaves of that first-year plant? ... Next year when it develops the stalk and flowers can I wait to pull and use the root when the whole plant has gone to seed? I would like to plant the seeds somewhere else ~ a place that will, of course, get all our wet weather but not be watered during the dry season. (I have the smaller Purple Mullein in that area and it seems to do well)

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Yes, you absolutely can use those leaves. I harvest roots in the late fall of the second year. I harvest leaves and flowers as they’re ready throughout the growing season. Try to grow it in a dried area. This mullein doesn’t like to have wet feet. It prefers drier well draining soil.

[@joiespelund4170]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead So ~~ maybe it would be good to transplant the one Mullein that I do have when wet weather returns???? Thanks for confirming that I can use those first-year leaves! So appreciate you taking the time to respond.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Or save it’s seeds for next year and plant them where you want them to be.

[@leighannf.4730]

Very helpful! Is it ok to harvest leaves from a first year plant? You only mentioned the second year ones and I was wondering if those are better!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Absolutely! Just leave some so the plant can continue to grow

[@twiladimatteo]

I love the look of Mullein. I transplanted1st yr ones this summer. Right now they still look very healthy.it's already November. In spring should I put plant food on it? I can't wait to see the stock and little yellow flowers.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Nope. Just let it be and do its thing.

[@BarbaraWilson-gs2cs]

Can you harvest them in their first yr of growing?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Absolutely! Throughout the entire season

[@ruthsikorski5495]

I have had costochondritis. Horrible pain in the ribs.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

It sure is

[@stinablackdurbin9340]

Is it possible to have a bad reaction to Mullein?? And if so what are the signs?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

I have never seen or heard of anyone having a bad reaction to Mullein. But, allergies and sensitivities happen. Symptoms of that would be very individual.

[@stinablackdurbin9340]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead Thanks. I’m having a hard time finding anything about it, but I think I may have actually had a reaction to it the other day. Maybe I drank too much, but I drank some that was packaged for making in a Keurig and I ended up feeling cloudy headed all day and then ran a fever briefly. My body also felt a bit weird, possibly my stomach or liver area. The rest of my family didn’t get sick though, and it’s the only thing I can think of that might have caused it. I also wonder if the seeds could cause that? Like maybe the company I bought it from didn’t have proper quality control and some of the seeds got into the mix. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

@stinablackdurbin9340 it’s highly unlikely that would be from mullein. The herb may not have been good quality or could’ve been contaminated. Personally I wouldn’t run herbs through a Keurig though.

[@kellyhartman5565]

If you get the seed from close to a road or farm will the plants that grow from it be ok

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Personally I won’t harvest or use anything from a roadside. Let’s consider sprays alone, if something up the road is sprayed, and then runs off through that ditch/roadside, the plant will pick it up. Even if it’s not enough to kill it, it is enough to alter its DNA. Which would alter its properties.

[@lisawade7060]

Hey have you ever been diagnosed with celiac? I swear you and me are like twins or sisters!

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Thankfully no I don’t. A lot of gluten sensitivity though.

[@StephenS-2024]

Been out in God's Country, far from civilization. Without toilet -paper. You with me?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

lol cowboy toilet paper!

[@StephenS-2024]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead yes!

[@dustinbramley4297]

Sounds like a dream come true

[@strawberryme08]

😂 poor mullein leaves

[@Barbaralee1205]

When Covid emptied the stores of toilet paper my Amish neighbors started collecting mullen leaves 😀

[@donnamoreau8998]

How do u store long term?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

All parts can be dehydrated and stored in a cool dark place for up to a year. After that the medicinal compounds have broken down and you should replace them.

[@mamalahr8599]

In looking for Mullein seeds, I see a variety of types. Are any more medicinally effective than an another?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

When you’re looking for medicinal herb seed, always search by the Latin name. Verbascum thapsus. I like strictly medicinal seeds.

[@mamalahr8599]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead Thanks so much!

[@exotictones1054]

My plants are huge compared to what your showing .I may not have mullein.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Mullein is a biennial plant. Year one it is low to the ground growing in a rosette pattern. Year two it sends a stalk up that can be 6’ tall and has the yellow flowers on it.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I have a freeze dryer. Can I use it?. On mullein.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Absolutely!

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

So, i bought a live mullien plant from azure and it has really taken off. Its huge, looks like its on steroids 😅. the leaves are each about a foot long. should i harvest some leaves and just let it keep growing until it gets the tall stock you said it will grow?? once idry the leaves, then what do i do??

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

The stalk grows in year 2. Dry them and store in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Use for tea.

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead ok thanks

[@sunshinepadawan]

You said it wasn’t good to tincture Then you said it was good to tincture ??

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

You CAN tincture it. It’s just better as a tea.

[@chuckbogdanowitz2785]

Don't pick or use any plant near the roads .

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Correct. I believe I said that in the video

[@clintonroger9770]

Why? Also, what about a public park?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Because roadside contaminants and sprays destroy the quality and potency of the herbs. If you are harvesting from a park, you need to be sure that they do not spray anything on it. Not only are sprayed plants dangerous for you to ingest, but they also change the DNA of the plant.

[@clintonroger9770]

​@@SerenityHillFarmsteadThank you, I always wondered about this but never had anyone to ask. Glad I didn't experiment 😅

[@49mellen]

Great toilet paper

[@JohnLovell-q9p]

This is shaman stuff

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Actually it’s not. I’m a Christian herbalist with a background in western medicine. There’s no “woo woo” stuff here. Just herbs as God made them.

[@JohnLovell-q9p]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead Are you 100 % sure ?

[@user-cr1tw2tk8t]

Would you be interested in sending me some tincture

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

Unfortunately I only sell locally

[@user-cr1tw2tk8t]

@@SerenityHillFarmstead in which state ?

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

@user-cr1tw2tk8t il

[@user-oo1ps9bo3j]

It doesn’t seem invasive in Wa ❤️✌️✅🙏🌍🥸🫶😎😇🙃🧐🌈🤔😅