BREATHE Easy w/ Herbal Mullein Tea 3 Step Guide

Welcome to another journey into the wild as we unlock the secrets of the beautiful and multifaceted mullein plant! In this video, we're diving deep into the art of harvesting mullein leaves and flowers, and turning them into a soothing, healing tea. If you've ever wondered about the health benefits of this incredible plant, or how you can make your own mullein tea, this guide has got you covered. We'll show you every step of the process, from identifying second-year plants to drying the leaves, and finally brewing the perfect cup of tea. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content on harnessing the power of nature for your health!
Looking for a soothing tea for COPD or bronchitis? Try Herbal Mullein Tea! Follow this 3-step guide to easily make and enjoy this herbal infusion.
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00:00 Meet the Mullein Plant
01:07 How to Harvest
02:15 My one Harvesting RULE
02:58 Preparing the leaves
03:17 Drying the leaves with an air-dryer
04:45 Using a food dehydrator
05:30 Using an oven
05:50 How to steep the leaves & flowers
06:48 How to store Mullein tea
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[@eleven903]

You actually don't need to have a dehydrator, just use a salt water mixture to wash your leaves, rinse them and pat them dry, then take some uncoated utility string and tie bunches and hang it upside down to dry. In about a week it will be completely dry and you can put into glass jars to store.

[@OffGridInvestor]

Flyscreen between 2 tables, baking trays in front of a sunny window, I even made one from galvanised corrugated roofing iron with a glass door over it. It can sit on an angle aligned with the angle of the sun and nothing runs down to the bottom.

[@deborahsmith669]

How do you use the saltwater mixture and what kind of salt?

[@willowwhyte1104]

@@deborahsmith669 you don’t actually need the salt water mixture. ❤

[@sandramedina1517]

I used to see these all the time. I was told they were called tobacco plant and people used to smoke it in the olden days? I wish I would have known the medicinal properties, I would have collected seeds. Thanks for sharing. P.S. Your homemade dehydrator is awesome!

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

This was the big ongoing joke among tobacco cutters when I was young and worked in the fields. Tobacco-cutting is seasonal work. Tobacco farmers would hire unskilled labor, who were unfamiliar with either tobacco or the large-leaved mullein plants that would grow alongside the fields. Those who knew the difference would joke at the newcomers: "That's some fine-lookin' mullein you got there." The joke got assimilated to the point that it became a genuine compliment to say to a farmer how nice his mullein looked. There are two distinct kinds of mullein that grow in and around Kentucky and Tennessee where I grew up, commonly called Candle Mullein and Moth Mullein. The former has very fuzzy leaves, like comfrey, and yellow flowers closely spaced atop a tall stalk, such that the entire plant resembled a giant candlestick tipped with yellow flame. Folklore says that the fuzzy stalks were dipped in wax or tallow and used as candles, but I don't know how true that is; I haven't tried it, myself (yet). The other kind, Moth Mullein, looks similar but with less hairy leaves and white flowers with pink or red centers, held less tightly to the stalk such that they look like a cloud of white moths circling about the tip of the stalk. I have smoked mullein leaves, finely shredded and dried slightly over an incandescent lightbulb. Rolled in a cigarette paper or packed into a pipe and burned, the leaves produce a cool smoke, soothing to the lungs and throat. It would be nice if this video told what kind of mullein is pictured here; it doesn't look quite like either of the two species I am familiar with.

[@samuelmonteon1430]

I like to use the leaves from the 1st year plants too, but I follow the rule of 3, that is I only take 1/3rd of the leaves from each plant. It is so helpful for my asthma flare ups. That's a really nice dehydrator, I just clip the leaves to a clothes line or dry in open air outside. Great video.

[@southernmercy5962]

Awesome job on the homemade dehydrator! I think mullein is what my great grandmother called rabbit tobacco. They knew.

[@Km-cj6ej]

I currently have Covid again and yes yes yes to mullein it has helped so much!

[@danieltrenk1512]

Yes this info would have been great to have during Covid..

[@user-ww3ky8nf8o]

Please how can I buy this tea or plant

[@WineberryHill]

Go here: amzn.to/4b9tsLp

[@collinmc90]

I've got some beautiful Mullein growing in my yard. Thought it looked too interesting to be just a regular weed. Glad I left them alone. I'll have to harvest some soon.

[@TheodoreHoesevelt]

I found a huge mullien plant today. Gonna sip it for my lungs dog.

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

A coffee filter works great for straining

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

Thank u

[@heidin.5998]

I have been seeing this plant everywhere when we are out riding the side by side in the woods in WV and thought it was in the Lambs Ear family. Thank you so much for the videos, they are very informative and helpful

[@joanies6778]

I found one growing in a huge pot behind my peach tree. Had no idea it was there until a few weeks ago, and now it has produced a flower stalk. I also saw some on the side of my garage in a place I rarely go... so, next year they should flower. Very interesting plant with so many uses! I looked it up online to ID the plant in my yard. The article said mullein seeds are toxic (and only the seeds), so they should never be consumed... and that they have been recorded to be viable between 50-100 years. Each plant has thousands of seeds, and it is considered to be a noxious weed in my state, too. Oh well... I like it, so it stays, just like the red squirrels. 🤗

[@Rohan_553]

This deserves more attention honestly, I came from the other mullein video, and I was honestly surprised at the versatility of this plant! I live in germany, came across this plant a few times while hiking, most notably I usually noticed how soft the leaves are, but I never thought much of it until now :) Next time I get the chance, i'll save some seeds to grow in my garden, thx for showing me this.

[@JudgeGuns]

was used as toilet paper for centuries! :)

[@louise7552]

​@@JudgeGunslove learning these things. Thnx.😊😊

[@louise7552]

I love this guys garden, beautiful. ❤❤

[@ajanitau3405]

This video is awesome. I used to just like the Mein, but now I'm in love with it! Thank you!❤

[@donicamcarthur2500]

Wow! I learned so much! Thank you so much! This was presented in such a way that everything was very easy to understand. I love your video editing and music as well.

[@christophergyldenkrne4658]

Thank you so much for your videos on pallet wood shingles and all of the inspiration you've contributed with. Love from Denmark!

[@LisadeKramer]

Nice job on your manual dryer. I now have a freeze-dryer. I could go pick some in the wild.

[@Xassaw]

Thank you and for the time breakdown! 😊

[@HannahRainbow88]

Such a lovely and informative video, thank you! Hoping to forage some and test it out on myself, then my mum as she has severe lung issues. For years I'd heard of this plant but never read up on it, until a friend linked me to your video 💗

[@wildweeds]

I have a bunch of these plants growing around the house. It's considered an invasive weed by many, but I like the flowers, although it's a hassle dealing with all the volunteers!!!

[@JoshuaLevigems]

Thank you so much for making this video. Simple and easy.

[@WineberryHill]

You're very welcome!

[@lucymaria8273]

Excelente !!! Saudações do BRASIL!!!🇧🇷

[@Smokey_da_Bear]

Great video. You get right to it. So much info. Thanks.

[@WineberryHill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Stallion-Koi]

Thanks for the information

[@juliannejaz4933]

Delighted to see you showcase a plant I've known since I was a child growing up in the high deserts of Nevada! It's long been a favorite of my own. I noticed you missed one usage, though, which is to steep the flowers in a neutral oil (coconut oil is nice, but there are many which would work) for several weeks, and then decant to use the oil, warmed, as a treatment for earaches, particularly soothing for children!

[@WineberryHill]

Great tip!

[@whiskyo]

Well done video

[@ptrainingbytim]

Excellent video Sir - blessings from nothern california.

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you kindly

[@margaretburnham5683]

Loved your video. 😁

[@WineberryHill]

So glad!

[@hivolco151]

I have the largest Mullein plant in my garden this year EVER! I mostly was planning to save it for seed and do a large area of sprinkling those seeds to hopefully get future plants but now I want to make some tea! Thanks for showing this!

[@WineberryHill]

That is awesome!

[@alexSmith-sy8gq]

@@WineberryHill hi

[@OffGridInvestor]

Just keep in mind the seeds will remain viable in the soil for 8 years and in MANY areas these are classed as a weed. They tend to get invasive in some places.

[@pelenaka]

The cone head on my 2 Mullein plants do I need to let them completely flower to obtain seeds?

[@WineberryHill]

Yeah I would wait until the entire stalk (and seed pods) is brown.

[@Mrs.NRalphs]

Interesting I’ve had asthma since I was young. I’m going give this a try. Thank you

[@dramaFREEzone.]

How'd that work out for you?

[@SJain-gj8xk]

Please tell, was it helpful. I am diagnosed with mucus in my lungs

[@imaslowlerner]

Not sure if it's the same plant but i have plants that looks just like yours growing everywhere. Ill do some research before making tea.

[@M29WeaselDriver]

Interesting!

[@ahorseman4ever1]

What about using a freeze dryer to process the mullin? We have so much mullin thank you for the reminder to harvest it and it's benefits. Have a great day.

[@WineberryHill]

Oh yeah, for sure!

[@8Aniol8]

If bugs chew on plants = You know it's good stuff 😉

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

They grow everywhere here in Ontario Canada

[@LadyJ2100]

Thank you for your video! Mullien is such a beautiful and helpful plant! When making tea from the flowers, do they also need to be dehydrated?

[@WineberryHill]

I never do, but i'm sure it's fine

[@LadyJ2100]

@@WineberryHill OK, thank you and blessings to you!

[@jenniferdeloach6023]

Thanks for sharing! Question: can you use the leaves that have dried on the stock of the mullein?

[@WineberryHill]

Yes you can!

[@mfdixon2265]

I make cough syrup from the flowers. Just put the flowers in honey ,maple or agave syrup and store it in the fridge.

[@cheryldotson5460]

Thank you! I’m a first year Mullein Gal and I’m in Love with this plant…it definitely works on Covid! I have planted some seeds and I Am waiting for them to sprout. Do you have any suggestions or tips for me. All advice is welcomed! 🙏🏻❤️💕🌎

[@WineberryHill]

Just give them time, and only take a few leaves from each plant early on...especially 1st year plants.

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.]

Best time to harvest Mullein leaves is in its second year before it goes to flower.

[@WineberryHill]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ajalicea1091]

Do you ever harvest the flowers? If so at what stage do you havest them? it seems for some reason in my area that the blossoms do not get to develop. Due to a cold front that comes in. Trying to see if I can harvest them when they're just starting to bud like you can with roses.

[@WineberryHill]

The flowers are pretty difficult because they’re so tiny, but whenever I harvest them, I pluck them when fully developed and bright yellow.

[@NathanSchmidt1]

Awsome video man. But the seeds can be used for fish capturing in a survival situation.

[@vsky811]

If you ever read things about dehydrators all of them say that they have cancer causing chemicals known in California. Just putting this out there because we are here to care about our health.

[@pamdore9292]

California puts that on everything!

[@JuniorFarquar]

I have never seen shiny mullein leaves im my 61 years. Whats up with that?

[@WineberryHill]

I know! My 2nd year plants will occasionally have some that are kind of shiny.

[@johnwesch5926]

👍

[@jamesbondaygee]

It's a Triffid!

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

It’s great unless you are allergic to it like I am❤

[@WineberryHill]

Ugh, yeah not great!

[@ashnanashna2610]

I think this plant of Mullein Tea is seems hybrid as too big, same plant with small leaves we have in Swat as wild plant, we use for cough remedy.

[@celiahart1239]

How long do you steep the tea? Also, my friend cut the whole plant off at the bottom of the stalk and brought them to me and I let the leaves dry upside down on the stalk in the sun. Is that okay? I have dried flowers but they aren't washed, how do I wash them dried? Do you keep the green base of the flowers on them?

[@WineberryHill]

This is all really a matter of preference. Test it out to see what makes the best tea for your tastes. It might take longer to dry if still attached to the plant. The flowers are too delicate to wash. I keep the rib on the leaves, but you can also remove it.

[@lindaliberty4545]

I would very much like to know what kind of brackets, or whatever, you used to make your lovely pot & pan racks, as seen in this video. Thank you.

[@OffGridInvestor]

Other places say you need a DECOCTION which means you have to simmer for 10-15 minutes for PROPER benefits and also strain it thru a coffee filter because the hairs on the leaves will irritate your throat.

[@joanies6778]

​@@OffGridInvestor Good tip to use a coffee filter. Thanks!

[@krypinz]

can you further explain how it is used as toilet paper? I just want to make sure I can just grab and leaf and wipe my pooper or not.

[@WineberryHill]

Test to ensure you aren't allergic, and then once you are sure...grab a leaf (only fresh will work for TP.

[@edwardkaczor1532]

When you rinse your mullein with "hose" water that could possibly be with chorlinate/florinated water. What's the benefit 🤔

[@WineberryHill]

We live in the woods….well water.

[@christinecoppen3245]

Hi cld i grow this plant in a pot

[@WineberryHill]

Not likely, because the taproot of a mature mullein plant typically ranges from about 2 to 6 feet in length.

[@ZE308AC]

Yes for lung diseases

[@raeg.4512]

How much of the Mullen do you use for one cup? 2 tbsp 3 tbsp? Thank you.

[@WineberryHill]

To make mullein tea, you can use 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 grams) of dried mullein leaves or flowers for every 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Pour the boiling water over the mullein and steep for 10-15 minutes. You can strain the tea through a filter to remove the leaves.

[@raeg.4512]

@@WineberryHill Thank you!

[@Smokey_da_Bear]

You show simply putting fresh flowers in a tea bag. No need to dry the flowers first then?

[@WineberryHill]

Nope. You can do either.

[@CathySharp]

Is it true that if the plants are dried in the direct sun, the heat will destroy the medicinal benefits?

[@WineberryHill]

Yeah, best to avoid putting them in direct sunlight

[@meganking4399]

Why do your leaves on the plant look shiny, ours are extremely fuzzy? Do we have a different plant?

[@WineberryHill]

I’ve noticed some older leaves on some plants get like that…

[@prattcreekart]

ours in idaho are always fuzzy especially the new leaves. must be different variety

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

Two Cimments: 1. You have a fantastic garden with a very nice layout. 2. Due to having civud virus three times my lung capacity is down roughly 40%. How long roughly in your skilled opinion would I roughly be looking at improved breathing? I ask roughly because there are No absolutes except this one "Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life".

[@WineberryHill]

1. Thanks!, and 2. Improvement will be mild, shortly after drinking the tea. That said it wont be anything compared to what the kingdom will do. Dan 2:44 - Isa 33:24

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

Ohhhh, So very True

[@dlefevra]

I bought a different brand and there is no taste. Is this normal?

[@WineberryHill]

Generally it just tastes “green”

[@GlitzyWitch]

Great video but dosage would be great

[@WineberryHill]

I've never paid attention to the actual amount, I've always gone by "feel". For pre-packaged quantities check out this link: amzn.to/3HMwc5g

[@user-ir5jb4op2v]

Can this plant be eaten in a salad? Does it taste bad?

[@WineberryHill]

It's not that they are inedible, it's just that they are slightly thick and furry. Like eating "green" flavored fabric.

[@user-kv6bi4sp7g]

Does it ever expire

[@WineberryHill]

It probably doesn’t expired, but it probably loses potency the older it is.

[@videosrfun4me189]

MY TEA FERMENTS in two days and I have to throw it out. does anyone else have this problem when making fresh green leave tea vs dried leaves. I boil it and it turns to black but boy does it clean out the body in both directions.

[@WineberryHill]

Sounds like you need to drink it faster!

[@videosrfun4me189]

@@WineberryHill I found when i refrigerate it , it doesnt turn and still cleans everything out. make sure if you use green leaves you do not drink too much until you learn what your body system can take. severe gas and runs.

[@rhyno9798]

Would have liked to see you actuall brew a cup...🤷🏿‍♂️

[@JuniorFarquar]

Oven. 200°F x 30 mins...dry as a bone

[@deloisrichardson2636]

Will it still help me if I smoking cigarettes,,copd

[@WineberryHill]

I would imagine smoking will make everything worse...

[@OffGridInvestor]

@@WineberryHill it doesn't. People have cleared their lungs from smoking mullein. It's not uncommon actually

[@OffGridInvestor]

Smoking mullein will clear your lungs they say, and can counteract the muck in your lungs caused by cigarette smoking. But mullein generally just clears your lungs in general

[@sasquatch8268]

@@OffGridInvestorUh, if you continue to smoke, doesn’t matter how much Mullen you take. It’s like putting a bandaid on a large, open wound.

[@GustavGiraffe]

You shouldn’t consume your tobacco by your lungs when you already have copd. Try out chew tobacco, snuff tobacco, snus, pavements or sprays. It‘s still shit for your body, but much better then consumption by smoking.