MEDICINAL MULLEIN | How to make earache oil and tincture!

MEDICINAL MULLEIN | How to make earache oil and tincture! Another in my series on medicinal plants! From collecting to storing, lots of information! City girl urban gardener sharing life on my Tennessee homestead with #cats! Subscribe so you won't miss out!
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[@tntina420]

I didn’t read all the comments but I was wondering if anyone else knows that you should dry herbs before infusing into oils. If you’re infusing into grain alcohol or making tincture or decoctions, you can use fresh herbs but oil can spoil if water is introduced. Just spreading knowledge and no ill intent is meant.

[@rocketmanintn188]

Perfectly answered all my questions re mullein. Thank you Kaye. Other than severe trauma and immediate life threatening illness, I have lost all regard for allopathic medicine in the last two decades and especially the last three years. It might be time to rethink our dependence upon manmade medicines. We will never be smarter than God. Please keep these videos coming.

[@Latebloomershow]

Wholeheartedly agree!! Do me a big favor and share this video if you have any groups. The algorithm got broken and I'm trying to get it back. Many thanks!

[@wisdomofthematriarch461]

❤

[@MsMonica38]

​@@Latebloomershowonly problem is I have thyroid disease and I don't think there is a good naturopathic/herbal medicine for that

[@MrGoatlady]

Not sure what you have but there is naturopathic/herbal medicine for both hyper and hypo thyroid. My husband is hyper and was told that the only thing to do was take radio active iodine to destroy the thyroid and then take synthetic for the rest of his life. Our naturopath put him on herbs, a homeopathic and supplements and he has been in the normal range for years now. There is natural healing for hypo/hashimoto as well. @@MsMonica38

[@thedirtprincess3293]

@@MsMonica38 i have learned that my thyroid disease started with leaky gut. I have studied how to heal it with food and i am seeing positive change. It might help you also? I have found my way here because i no longer believe in the system or its intentions for my good. I am late to find the way at 59. Not for lack of trying! I searched for herbalist education when i was young--in my 20s-- but there was nothing local to me and books were few. Internet did not exist. Now folks like tjis are sharing!As bad as social media can be, it can also help us learn to heal.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Kaye! Thanks so much for sharing all about Mullein. It is such a wonderful herb to grow and now I know how to make a great earache tincture! This is a wonderful addition to our healing pantries!! Thanks so much for all you do and share!! Love you, Mary

[@Latebloomershow]

And Mary if you don’t have Mullein growing you can order seeds from Hoss tools see my link underneath the video as I am an affiliate!

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you!!!

[@joannvozzo4586]

I harvested my Mullen on July 29th using 100% vodka. How long do I let sit before straining and putting it in bottles?

[@theunclejesusshow8260]

Good Ole Mullien. It's all along the roads and highways, hill and valleys🌿🖐

[@robertcindysofronko8833]

Be cautious though because many have been sprayed with chemicals along roads!

[@travelnc2g]

Home health nurses for my 90 yo father (aftercare from hospital) after having covid... saw how much mullein helped him. They started having many of their patients use it.

[@Latebloomershow]

Wow! Such a great testimony! Thanks so much. Please do me the favor of sharing this video. Blessings!

[@wisdomofthematriarch461]

Now that is what I call beautiful medicine! I've heard it best to strain the Mullein tincture using a finely woven cloth as the hairs on the leaves can be a bit irritating to throat and lungs. Love your videos Kaye!

[@Latebloomershow]

Someone else mentioned that. The herbal remedies book I consulted didn't mention it. I'll put that in a pinned comment. Thanks so much. Please do me the favor of sharing this video. Blessings!

[@UrbanHomesteader101]

So glad to see you on your tincture adventure. As I say one woman's weed is another woman future tinture! 😊

[@betsymabry7953]

Exquisite Music in this Teaching Session of Kaye's ... You're a Beauty Kaye! ... Shine ON!

[@ursarabiipour8255]

Loved the video. You explain things so well and make it simple to understand. Some try to go into too much detail and make it complicated. Thank you!

[@Latebloomershow]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks! Pinned!

[@davidknudson8856]

I shared this video with my daughter and her daughter who have 3 little ones. An earache in a child can make a parent feel helpless. Not with Mullen oil in the house! Enjoyed watching Kaye, thanks for sharing!

[@Latebloomershow]

Yes! Thanks so much! And guess what? You can now buy Mullein seeds at Hoss (I am an affiliate now!) shrsl.com/41nxo

[@davidknudson8856]

@@Latebloomershow that's great, thanks Kaye. It is a volunteer down here in SE OK. I've admired it but didn't know what it was or how to use it. I thought it might have been Comfrey, do they look similar?

[@5GreenAcres]

Lovely, lovely music. Very fitting for what you were doing. A couple years ago I walked along the country roadside and cut mullein flowers and dried and planted. Now I have mullein in my erb garden.

[@Latebloomershow]

Wonderful!! Thanks so much!

[@angeloserpico7707]

Thank you from ITALY!!!

[@sharongiles6326]

So good to know how valuable this plant is

[@Latebloomershow]

Yes, I just scratched the surface in this video.

[@traceyhudson5883]

Love your vid on the benefits of mullein, Kaye! I've been making mullein oil for years- if I may suggest, dehydrated/dried Mullein blossoms and garlic introduce less moisture into the infusing oil, and it lasts longer without the risk of mold forming. In my experience, Mullein oil has quickly cured earaches that nothing else would. Thanks for sharing!

[@Latebloomershow]

I appreciate the tip! This is all new to me. Are you saying to dry the garlic first also?

[@traceyhudson5883]

@@Latebloomershow Hi, Yes, anything added to oil that has water content will risk mold growing eventually. I make a lot of herbal oil infusions for natural soapmaking, and only infuse dried ingredients to avoid this risk.

[@sparkyh62]

Can you ingest the tincture?

[@Latebloomershow]

Do NOT put drops of tincture in the ear. Only the oil! GUESS WHAT? HOSS TOOLS IS SELLING MULLEIN SEEDS new this year! And I'm an affiliate! Order seeds if you don't have it growing and help support my channel. shrsl.com/41nxo ~ It takes two years to get flowers, so start now! Thanks for your support!

[@5GreenAcres]

How long do you soak the leaves for tincture and oil?

[@Latebloomershow]

@@5GreenAcres At least 3-4 weeks but longer is fine. (I was advised to dry the mullein flowers to avoid mold, however, that is not mentioned in the Herbal Remedies book I consulted.) Mine went six months, haha!

[@5GreenAcres]

@@Latebloomershow Awwwe thanks Kaye.

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Thank you ❤

[@shineon651]

@@LatebloomershowRequest: Will you add a bullet point in the description of the videos?It’s difficult to fast forward through picking and stirring etc. I miss small comments or something important. I don’t have the time to just sit and enjoy the videos. They are beautifully done but I’m serious about learning and need the information not entertainment. I can play the video while I’m copying the instructions/information. Appreciate the lessons and looking forward to lots more. So glad I found you. ❤

[@GardenGoddess2]

This is my second year so I should get flowers I'm so excited for

[@jeanearmstrong9949]

Wow this is the best video yet!!! Easy to make and your awesome!!! Thank you for making these so easy to understand and follow!!!❤❤❤❤ And love the music as well!! And your voice is remarkable!!!

[@tammywhite9229]

My husband is coughing up a lung as I watch this. He has a fever. I have dried mullein so I made him a tea with mullein, elderberry syrup, extra honey and a little ginger. Hope it helps.

[@Latebloomershow]

Sounds great! I am just SURE it will help! IDK what he has going on, but a flush is ALWAYS a good idea to get rid of toxin in the body. (flush=coffee enema, look up Gerson therapy) I have a link from my Amazon store for an enema bag kit, which is a must-have in your medical preps. www.amazon.com/dp/B01DD5GUV6?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzkayekitt-20&creativeASIN=B01DD5GUV6&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1LQ1A9CTL2HSM&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Good luck and keep me posted. The mullein, I understand, will help cough up all the crud.

[@tammywhite9229]

@@Latebloomershow within 5 minutes he was almost cough free. It’s amazing. Thank you. God bless your channel.

[@Latebloomershow]

@@tammywhite9229 sometimes if you have nothing more than raw honey, a quick tablespoon of raw honey melted slowly in the throat will help a cough.

[@Latebloomershow]

@@tammywhite9229 How is he doing now?

[@tammywhite9229]

@@Latebloomershow he’s fine. Thank you

[@bonsaimaster205]

Thanks for sharing this video Kaye! I was not aware of the use of the oil for earache. It is certainly one of the best plants for respiratory issues. My grandmother boiled the leaves down and added brown sugar to the strained liquid. It made the best expectorant and cough syrup. I've never seen it on my property but ordered seeds this year.

[@Latebloomershow]

Great! Sounds like a perfect way to make cough syrup! Since I uploaded, I've been hearing remarkable stories, like today my friend in Hollywood said he had an earache and he ran down to Whole Foods and bought Mullein Garlic (?) and it was gone in an hour. (I need to clarify how he administered it.)

[@debbiehughes1235]

@@Latebloomershow Yes I would be interested in how he administered.

[@jimmiegrann5822]

Missed this earlier. Out searching around our 2 1/2 acres (w a little wetlands on one side) for wild edible & medicinal plant. I hire mowing, fertilizing, & seasonal cleanups so if anything is on the edges, I’m going to move the best ones to a border/woodland edge bed, label them & see what happens & if they grow more there(?)! I dug up & moved red clover that popped up & it has done great in a bed. I had “hitchhiker” cabbage in three places in flower bed that I dug up & put in garden (sautéed some leaves; overwintered & it continued to produce in Spring. It is now tall, flowering & I’ll harvest seeds…Fun!). I love using “identifying plant” app. As I start to clean out flower beds, I am finding 2 kinds of “fleabane”, black cherry tree shoot 3’ tall in middle of Iris stand(?). I found yellow wood sorrel, mouse-ear cress, Oregon crabapple, Chinese crabapple & Common Mullein! Before I would have pulled out & thrown away. Now, I’ll research & see what I might keep in Woodland-Border bed…What Fun! You started me “really looking” even at my age! Maybe, tinctures & teas to help my recent Sciatic(?)! The Turmeric & Vitamin D3 at bedtime helps sleeping! Still Learning at 81! Thanks for your inspiration. I’m a “Later-Late Bloomer”! Sorry to bloviate….Will be shorter next time! Love your videos! JCLAIRE

[@showyourteethmusic]

Thank you for making this video! Mullein also grows wild in PA.

[@Latebloomershow]

you're welcome!

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

Thank you for sharing this

[@jojomdetect4186]

You probably can afford a herb press but for those of you who can't, try using an Aeropress coffee press. It comes with micro filters and is rugged. Also you forgot to tell everyone to NOT put the tincture in the ear, only the oil lol. Thanks for the videos.

[@Latebloomershow]

Thanks so much! I'll pin that comment.

[@2angelsnet]

Loved and shared.

[@dianebondhus9355]

Thanks for the easy to understand methods. ❤

[@londonpickering8675]

Satisfying!

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Thank you Kaye

[@GypsyJadeTruther]

I love that stuff...

[@laurab7379]

I love these natural medicines! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@Latebloomershow]

Thanks so much. Please do me the favor of sharing this video. Blessings!

[@karenleach2032]

Yea! So excited to see you doing this.

[@Latebloomershow]

Thanks! I've got yarrow and plenty of plantain, and I'm going to be growing calendula, already have a dozen plants in, but wanted to wait another week to put the rest in, just in case.

[@conniemcgehee2851]

Love these kind of videos

[@Latebloomershow]

Thanks, Connie, please share! I need your help.

[@farmingvenusfl]

Love the music

[@peggyoconnell3733]

Great video! Can’t wait to make these herbal remedies! Thank you!

[@Kim-vq2iq]

I love your videos,they are so calming! ❣️

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

Thank you for this. I have some Mullein and just never figured out what to do with it and how to use each part. I’ve grown and used many other herbs so this is one that I definitely want to add to my herbal ‘arsenal’. 😊 Also, the music on this video was just beautiful! 😌🎶

[@jackiekays49]

Loved the music. Very relaxing. Your voice is pleasant too. You're blessed to have the wild plants to work with. The cactus was a surprise! Here in AZ, well, they're everywhere. Haven't seen mullein around though.

[@Latebloomershow]

I wonder how it would do there. I first was introduced to it at Darrell's garden. Never saw it before.

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

Just got back from walk; sat down to have limeade, and oh yeah, a new video, popped up from you! Kaye, kitties, and some ice cold limeade! Saturday just got good! : )

[@Latebloomershow]

Oh wow, that's what I need, a walk, after sitting here since I got up editing. Hope you enjoy it! The limeade sounds great. Please share!

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

@@Latebloomershow I will, come on over! : )

[@sudkhetlehmann857]

Thanks for the video. I truly enjoyed the musik and knowledge you have passed on. I am greatful. Good luck and Lots of Love.

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you! Please share with friends and help this get seen. Blessings!

[@taradoster3087]

Beautiful video❤

[@Latebloomershow]

Thanks so much. Please do me the favor of sharing this video. Blessings!

[@greensteven6262]

Hello kaye what a beautiful show,,,,,,,, ur looking amazing have a lovely day, 👍😁👏😃👏🙏

[@Latebloomershow]

Thanks so much! Please share this, will you?

[@darrellluck7230]

Those prickly pear cactus are edible and, actually, quite delicious. Of course, you have to carefully cut out all the thorns. They have a lemony taste. I just cut them up in strips and cook them like green beans.

[@edwinthompson6510]

Darrell i grow and eat prickly pear,,,to a recipe my Apache wranglers staff have here in Az Ed

[@Latebloomershow]

Share the recipe, Ed!

[@asamusicdude]

Also a long time Mexican cure is using ruda or rue in English Mix some leaves with alcohol till it turns the alcohol green then soak some up in a bit of cotton and place in the ear. Works for ear infections

[@Latebloomershow]

Wow! I used to grow rue in CA! I had forgotten all about it. Rue is a great companion to Fig. I wonder how it would do here. Thanks so much!

[@karenleach2032]

We just purchased some lemon balm today (to grow). I also wanted peppermint, but we couldn’t find any. I have never made my own tinctures but I’m going to start. I bought a few tinctures just to experiment with. I got heartburn from last night’s dinner out. I tried out a peppermint tincture and it immediately took away the reflux. I’m ready to start making some!

[@Latebloomershow]

Yay! And don't eat out, haha! The first year I was here, I ate out twice and got sick. Now, I just eat at home. Thanks for watching and please share these videos.

[@5GreenAcres]

The best fix for heartburn, acid reflux, Gurd is Raw Applecider Vinegar with the mother. Either swig it from the bottle or put a couple tablespoons in water. IT WORKS! I have crohns and it works for that too. My mom almost has an "experimental" surgery from the white coats where they were going to make a cut in her esophagus. I told her absolutely NOT! I bought her a small bottle of ACV and she called me the next day and said IT WORKED!!!! She cancelled her cutting surgery and never had heart burn again. She just swigs when needed.

[@tammywhite9229]

I’m thinking about chewing on a fresh peppermint leaf before bed to see if my reflux is helped. Can’t hurt.

[@5GreenAcres]

@@tammywhite9229 The way to get rid of gurd or acid reflux is organic raw applecider vinegar with the mother. Either swig a sip or put two TBS on water. You will notice almost instant results. Do this when you have symptoms or before a meal. If you start eating mostly organic this will go away. It is the GMO foods that are one molecule away from plastic (processed foods and cheeses) that our bodies don't have enough digestive enzymes to digest. The medical field wants us to believe we have too much acid. In reality we don't have enough. My mom almost had an experimental esophagus surgery to get rid of horrible acid reflux. She called me the next day and exclaimed it worked. I also have crohns disease so if I go out to eat somewhere when I get home I swig my ACV and no symptoms. Thanks medical field for damaging our gut fluora with shots when we were infants. Shots destroy our gut fluora forever. Making us forever candidates for big pharma. God Bless.

[@SparkiMcSparks]

Thank you!

[@Latebloomershow]

You're welcome!

[@nikwhee218]

Kaye I just discovered your channel and you are a charming host. Thank you.

[@Latebloomershow]

Thanks so much!! Welcome! Been doing it a long time, many changes but I'm still the same, charming most days, haha.

[@angelapriddy6308]

Kaye I just love mullien. I think they are beautiful..

[@Latebloomershow]

Yes! I thought I would have a hundred after dropping so many seeds in that area but only saw a handful when I went to look two days ago.

[@motherof3pearls]

Nice, a prickly pear cactus! 🥰

[@Latebloomershow]

That got accidentally mowed and I forgot about it. I should go and look now.

[@tammygause6779]

I added basil and cloves now it 2nds at tooth and ear

[@beverlymichael5830]

I am hoping I have quite a few this year. Last year the drought we had caused the flowers to drive up before they even opened. The leaves dried up too. The ground was hard as a rock and cracked open. I have one plant that is coming up so far that I have found.

[@Latebloomershow]

Oh, I hope it produces for you. Some say use the second year leaves, but my friend in DE says she uses first year leaves. IDK.

[@GardenGoddess2]

I'm growing mullein...I smoke it and use it as a tea make sure that you strain the leaves with a flour sack because of the hairs.. for tea....

[@Latebloomershow]

If you are going to use it how? Someone else mentioned this.

[@GardenGoddess2]

Sorry....if you drink it as a tea hot or cold..... the hair's can make you cough.....

[@WildnUnruly]

This is a fantastic video. I have so longed to see my Mom and Grandma to ask them so many questions and now we have you Kaye. Thank you! This is the firs video of yours I’ve watched. I’ve heard Mullein can be used as “cowboy toilet paper”. I’m wondering if you have a video on this fascinating multi use plant.

[@Latebloomershow]

I haven’t tried it for that but I don’t know why it wouldn’t work! Since I made this video I’ve had a lot more pop up probably 30 plants. I’m so glad you’re here on my channel and do check out the medicinal plants playlist! ❤️

[@joyannkjb4l250]

Hi Kaye, I think the first jar and leaves were just about perfect.... Yes, you could "fit" them in a smaller jar, completely packing them down, but if you filled up the first jar, the way you were going, more of the plant could get infused because it had more room and more plant matter exposed to the alcohol, and you'd have ended up with at least twice the medical oil... God bless 🌱💚🌿

[@IBitchSlapSatan]

u brought the 🌵 dna with u sists'a... ♥

[@robertcindysofronko8833]

I feel like you shouldve kept it in larger jar and it become a stronger tincture. Im new, so forgive me if wrong. I watch She is of the woods, she doesnt recommend stuffing plant matter into the jar. Ive had my mullein in a jar for 8 wks now and its literally black. Straining today! Glad i found you!!

[@Latebloomershow]

YES! I agree! My friend corrected me. I also stuffed the yarrow tincture jar and should have used a quart jar for the same amount. You are right! Good luck!

[@robertcindysofronko8833]

It's a learning process for sure! So thankful to so many like yourself on KZbin to help us out!

[@carolavant3778]

This I need to do! I'll look around and see if I can spot some growing around here, but if not, Hoss Tools has seeds!

[@Latebloomershow]

for Mullein?? Did not realize that. I'll check.

[@sued.530]

Great video on mullein and it's many uses. I have been looking for a home remedy for ear infections and this looks so easy to make and use. My research showed that it lasts about 3 years if stored in cool dark place for the earache oil. Not sure about the other tincture you made. I have some mullein tea for congestion but have not had to use it yet. Blessings for a wonderful weekend..

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you! I let mine go all winter, but it didn't mold and the tincture is vodka, so still good and I would think, potent! Someone suggested above that if flowers are dried, there is less chance of mold and spoilage as it infuses.

[@5GreenAcres]

Mullein is also known for its medicinal properties to help with asthma and respiratory illnesses.

[@Latebloomershow]

Yes! Truly remarkable plant.

[@micjam1986]

I think ur lovely.. carry on Kaye

[@Latebloomershow]

Thanks so much!

[@shirleywilliams2448]

I’ve used mullein/garlic oil for years. It works.

[@Latebloomershow]

Wonderful!!! For just earache or ...?

[@shirleywilliams2448]

@@Latebloomershow that’s all I’ve ever used it for.

[@meliamemafi8534]

Mullin plant you have it in New Zealand

[@MrCoffeephil]

Thank you so much for sharing with me what oil did you use and what strength vodka did you use

[@Latebloomershow]

The one I bought was 80% proof, but you can go up to 100.

[@cheritait8116]

Kaye, Hope you have this video backed up or Tube will make it go byebye.

[@Latebloomershow]

I need to, this week! I'm going to open a channel on r U m b LE and put all this type stuff there.

[@typower9]

Hi Kaye, have you heard of the Canadian actress Kim Catrall? You look a bit like her. You also remind me of the British actress Susan Hampshire, a lot! You are beautiful though, whereas I woukd call her pretty. Great video. So sweet that little prickly pear cactus! Thank you

[@Latebloomershow]

My first manager wanted me to change my name because of Kim Cattrall. I didn't want to, she said it would be a problem, and it was. Anyway, things worked out they way they worked out and I can't change a thing. IDK if the cactus survived. Got a new mower and it got leveled. I'll have to check. Many thanks, did not know of Susan Hampshire.

[@typower9]

@@LatebloomershowI hope the little prickly pear cactus has survived. They may not be ornamental exactly but isnt it exotic to have one growing on your property in Tennessee? It isn't normal to see them in your state is it? Or maybe I am about to learn something new about the flora of Tennessee. You may know that they're edible. You probably also know that the actor Stewart Granger took that name because his real name was James Stewart and of course there was already a very famous actor with the same name. One name change that I think was completely necessary was Boris Karloff (with a name like Billy Pratt I doubt he would have got any roles, except in comedy). Apparently he was a lovely guy and very well educated.

[@kamillepapini1503]

How do you use the tincture? Love these recipes! Thank you!

[@Latebloomershow]

You're welcome! I put a title onscreen, but it's always good to research online for your particular issue. 1/4-3/4 tsp. taken 3-4 times a day. Can be combined with other expectorant herbs when used to treat cough and bronchial irritation. More info here: www.peacehealth.org/medical-topics/id/hn-2133009

[@kamillepapini1503]

@@Latebloomershow Thanks so much!

[@kristywhite1978]

Also do you have a good source on which herbs are best to tincture invest to oil infuse?

[@Peachy08]

This is what I used when I got the dreaded C virus. It cleared my lungs so good.

[@Latebloomershow]

Fantastic to hear! Did you use tincture, smoke it or tea?

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

Prickly pear cactus is invasive.

[@laurenlee7304]

wow its a beautiful color. whats it smell like? not the garlic smelling one the other one.

[@rjsquirrel6783]

Thanks Kaye! This video was timely, I harvested some mullein from my pasture the other day for the first time. How long should the tincture cure before using. I’m hoping it will help with my chronic post covid cough.

[@Latebloomershow]

Well 3 to 4 weeks minimum but of course you saw that I left it all winter so mine is probably really kick ass😂. But in the meantime you should smoke it!

[@Latebloomershow]

And you can go ahead and make tea with the leaves too so you could be having it now

[@marymurray9240]

What is the shelf life of the tincture and the ear drop mixture??

[@UrbanHomesteader101]

Does Mullein Garlic Ear Oil have an expiration date? Each bottle of Mullein Garlic Ear Oil has an expiration date. The oil generally lasts about 3 years.

[@Latebloomershow]

And doesn't the tincture last 5 years?

[@lisagarrett6966]

Hi, Thank you for your video. Could I put the leaves in water and a splash of vinegar to clean it for 15 minutes then proceed?

[@Latebloomershow]

Sure, but I think you'd need to let them dry first.

[@jessicasand9381]

When you planted your mullein, did you thin them? About to transplant my starts into my garden soon.

[@Latebloomershow]

They came up on their own and no I had never considered thinning. I would give them at least a foot apart when you plant them out.

[@TamiFowler1]

What kind of oil did you use?

[@dennisscribner6377]

kaye, tell darral howdy from me.

[@wendymueller8709]

Lovely video and very helpful. 🙂I'm just wondering how long the ear ache oil is stable for? Thank you so much.

[@Latebloomershow]

I think a couple of years, but I'll check on that.

[@wendymueller8709]

@@Latebloomershow I would greatly appreciate that. Thank you ;0)

[@lisagarrett6966]

Hi , have you tried electroculture?

[@Latebloomershow]

Just received my coils! Need to decide where best to use.

[@alannathewarrior2195]

During the leafs in a jar part what was the two things you used?

[@Latebloomershow]

earache oil: extra virgin olive oil, garlic and mullein blooms - tincture: leaves and at least 80 proof vodka.

[@alannathewarrior2195]

@@Latebloomershow thank you ❤

[@countrychickbrews4640]

How long will the earache oil stay stable? I use mullein all the time for upper respiratory issues. Just yet another one of nature's miracle medicine 💚

[@Latebloomershow]

Yes, it is! And I was watching a dead nettle video today. So many benefits and I have it everywhere! I just checked "The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies" and it said, "lasts 1 to 2 years."

[@countrychickbrews4640]

@@Latebloomershow thank you 💚

[@danielaghinescu1531]

Hello, Kaye! My name is Daniela and I watch your videos from Bucharest, Romania. I don’t have Mullein in my garden, but I want to buy one in the future to make ear drops. How much months do the leaves of mullein need to rest in the vodka?

[@Latebloomershow]

Remember the ear ache oil is made from extra-virgin olive oil garlic and fresh or dried Mullen flowers and you can leave it for at least 3 to 6 weeks or longer. The tincture is not for putting in your ears the tincture is for your cough and I put the amounts on screen of how long to let it stay and if you go back and look at the video you’ll see I think it was you have to leave it in the vodka at least 3 to 4 weeks and then you take 1/4-3/4 teaspoon two or three times a day but that’s for cough and bronchial irritation.

[@timmychonga4901]

Don't really know for sure but, with mullein leaf being so "absorbent" you may want to put less leaf in the jar for tinctures say half to 3/4. I saw this from an herbalist. It should be just as potent, being the vodka can work through the leaf easier for extraction as it swells. Other leaf plants don't have this problem where you CAN stuff the jars. Great video we are all learning, at a time we really need to most.

[@Latebloomershow]

Another friend suggested as much. Many thanks! I will be doing it again. So do you say 1st year plants or 2nd year? I've seen both recommended.

[@timmychonga4901]

@@Latebloomershow Both can be used but....first year is better because of the energy or potency in the leaf. Second year most of the energy or potency will be in the reproduction process or flowers. I would guess it would be the same for the root system as well, being first year would have more benefit's or energy. Dandelion is a good example of this, where you would want to harvest the roots in the late fall or winter, because that is where all the "energy" would be stored. So it comes down to "when" the parts of the plant have the most value. Hope this helps.

[@cathannas6235]

Mine is just about ready but not near as dark I feel I did something wrong 😕

[@glory7086]

Do you have to put those in the refrigerator? How long do they last? Thank you!

[@Latebloomershow]

Tinctures last for several years. The oil a year or two I believe. No, not in the frig. Cool dark cabinet.

[@debbiehughes1235]

I am wanting to know if you could use an oil for tinctures olive coconut oil?

[@Latebloomershow]

You use virgin olive oil and coconut oil for salves and balms and oils, but tinctures you use alcohol to express the medicinal benefits from plants and take that by the drop.

[@2468bone]

Hi how long to make the tincture, I started mine 11/18/23 with dried mullein and vodka

[@terryapple408]

Thank you for the BEAUTIFUL video. I made your mullien/garlic infused olive oil today. In 3-4 weeks do I REMOVE the blooms and garlic? Or do I leave them in...and is it just ready to use then? And btw, I'm new to TN. I'd love to get together with you over coffee if you are in the vicinity of Nash. 🙂

[@Latebloomershow]

Yes! I go to Bellevue most Sundays to visit my mother. Would love to meet. Send me an email from my About page. I could also use HELP! If you are interested in pulling weeds for a few mornings. Gets too hot for afternoons in this heat wave.

[@Latebloomershow]

If you send me an email, please leave a comment on my community page. I see all those before I ever look at email.

[@jaclynbrown8641]

Has anyone used coconut oil instead of olive oil?

[@sairbashir9784]

How do you use the earache and tincture?

[@Latebloomershow]

You put a couple drops of the oil in the ear and cover with a cotton ball. The tincture, you put a few drops into water and drink. Or add to tea.

[@ramamalhotra7836]

Do you have any Suggestion for loose motions? Regards

[@ramamalhotra7836]

Waitng for andwer

[@ramamalhotra7836]

Answer

[@lisagarrett6966]

Can I use everclear in place of vodka? I heard I was supposed to strain through cheesecloth because the leaf cilia, not sure what you call it is bad for lungs?

[@Latebloomershow]

I found this online: "Everclear should not be used to make tinctures, as it will cheat you out of the more water-soluble constituents in some plants. Vodka is either 40 0r 50% alcohol (80 or 100 proof). In other words, it's about half alcohol and half water." Someone else mentioned straining it through cheese cloth. I don't know how from drinking a tincture the hairs would get in your lungs, but, for sure, do it if you have cheese cloth. Thanks for watching and please share!

[@sharongiles6326]

Can the oil be used for anything else

[@Latebloomershow]

Externally: Hemorrhoids! But, make the infusion with just sweet almond oil or EVOO and the flowers (so you won't smell like garlic bread, haha). Helps to calm inflammatory skin conditions, as it is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Pair with St. John's Wort for sunburn. I recommend "The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies" by Nicole Apelian.

[@farmingvenusfl]

Who’s the pianist? Nature’s Medicine and music…

[@primrozie]

Hi. my mullein plant was uprooted. It has few flowers bud many buds. Yellow tip of flower showing. Thank you.Can I use the buds?

[@Latebloomershow]

I don't know if it would work the same. I'd have to research that. I have very few blooms as well.

[@primrozie]

@@Latebloomershow I'm still trying to find out. If I do I'll let you know.

[@gailledford128]

How do you smoke Mullin

[@Latebloomershow]

Just like he would roll tobacco in a paper, you would dry the leaves at a very low temperature in your dehydrator or in a warm window and then crinkle them up. Keep that stored and just have tobacco rolling papers on hand. I’ve heard it can be very strong so if you’re not a smoker go easy.

[@clayton1439]

Medicine with a kick

[@patriciajoyner9871]

Gee another reason not to weed eat my yard. But I haven't seen this before..

[@maryannbankston4709]

how long does it last?

[@Latebloomershow]

Pain relief is different for every person, so it's hard to say.

[@cardonerobert]

Kaye, what did you add to the tincture besides the vodka? I don't believe you made mention.

[@Latebloomershow]

nothing. Just plant material and vodka.

[@cardonerobert]

@@Latebloomershow Thank you!

[@matzdavid1]

You forgot the eye of newt!

[@Latebloomershow]

Haha, mustard seed? I'm sure that has a lot of benefits, too!

[@kristywhite1978]

I was curious what else you can do with Mullen oil? Can you ingest it? Also, I have dried Molen from the store and I’m not sure if it’s the leaf or Flower or both can I oil infused and or a tincture that? Thank you.

[@UrbanHomesteader101]

Hello Kristy I think i can answer this for Kaye. The dried leaves of the plant can be in vodka to make a tinture for lung health. The flower put in olive oil and garlic will create a ear pain tincture.

[@darlenegrammer9951]

how to use i children for ear ache

[@UrbanHomesteader101]

@@darlenegrammer9951 Directions: Put 2-3 drops directly into the affected ear canal while lying on the side. Lie in this position for 5 min. Repeat 2-3 times per day. Tip: Keep ears warm and out of draft and wind.

[@ConfedVet]

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

[@Latebloomershow]

Gosh, I would just have to do a search or look on their website. Many seed companies now are not putting plant specific instructions on the envelope. Mine just grow wild. Let me know how it goes!

[@kristywhite1978]

Does the alcohol burn off to where there is 0% alcohol left or is there an alternative if you’re not wanting to ingest alcohol?

[@UrbanHomesteader101]

It still going be present in your tincture, you can do this method Fill a mason jar ½ way with dried herb (2/3 way full with fresh herb). ... In a separate jar, mix 3 parts organic Vegetable Glycerine and 1 part distilled water. ... Pour liquid mixture over the herb and completely cover to fill the jar. Label container with date, ratio of glycerine to water, and herbs used

[@Latebloomershow]

I asked her to answer you since I didn’t know the answer. Thanks so much for watching and good luck with it!