Verbascum nigrum Dark mullein (Scrophulariaceae)

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Verbascum nigrum
Dark mullein
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The Verbascum nigrum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dark mullein.

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Latin Name:  Verbascum nigrum
Common Name:  Dark mullein
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Waysides and open habitats on banks etc, usually on dry calcareous soils[17, 200].

Medicinal Information: The flowers and leaves are anodyne, antiseptic, astringent, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, pectoral and vulnerary[21, 238]. An infusion is used internally in the treatment of various respiratory complaints including coughs, bronchitis, asthma and throat irritations[238]. An infusion of the fresh or dried flowers in olive oil is used to treat earaches, sores, wounds, boils etc[238]. The plant is harvested when in flower and should be dried quickly and with care or it will lose its medicinal qualities[238].

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