White Bouillon, commonly called Mullein, is one of the pectoral plants: it is used to relieve the respiratory tract and sore throats. These multiple properties also allow it to act against hemorrhoids, diarrhea, or for irritated skin. Latin name: Verbascum thapsus L. Part of the plant: flowering tops
This article was updated on 08/02/2023In case of' Asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Drink 2 to 4 cups per day.
In decoction
Boil 30 g of dry flowering tops for one liter of water for 2 to 3 minutes then leave to rest for 15 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Drink 3 cups per day.
Plants often associated
In case of' Angina, Cough, Sore throat
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Drink 2 to 4 cups per day.
In decoction
Boil 30 g of dry flowering tops for one liter of water for 2 to 3 minutes then leave to rest for 15 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Drink 3 cups per day.
Gargling
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Allow the preparation to cool then use it as a gargle 2 to 3 times a day, until it improves.
Plants often associated
In case of Rhinitis, cold, ENT infection
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Drink 2 to 4 cups per day.
In decoction
Boil 30 g of dry flowering tops for one liter of water for 2 to 3 minutes then leave to rest for 15 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Drink 3 cups per day.
Plants often associated
In case of Diarrhea
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Drink 2 to 4 cups per day.
In decoction
Boil 30 g of dry flowering tops for one liter of water for 2 to 3 minutes then leave to rest for 15 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Drink 3 cups per day.
Plants often associated
In case of Insect bite, Pruritus, Crack, Wound, Boil, Crack, Skin ulcer, Irritated skin, Stings
Recommended modes of use
In compress
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Leave to cool then soak a compress or cloth in the preparation then apply to the affected areas.
In lotion
Make an infusion or decoction:
- Infusion: pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Decoction: boil 30 g of dry flowering tops for one liter of water for 2 to 3 minutes then leave to rest for 15 minutes.
Filter to remove the irritating hairs covering the plant and leave to cool or cool. Apply the preparation directly to the skin to be relieved.
Plants often associated
In case of' Hemorrhoids
Recommended modes of use
In compress
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Leave to cool then soak a compress or cloth in the preparation then apply to the affected areas.
In sitz bath
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowering tops per cup of hot water, then leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter to remove irritating hairs covering the plant. Leave the preparation to cool then use it in a sitz bath for 10 to 15 minutes.
Plants often associated
Properties and active components
Properties
- anti-inflammatory (iridoids, flavonoids, soponosides, verbacoside)
- expectorant (saponosides)
- emollient (mucilage)
- sudorific
- pectoral
- diuretic (flavonoids)
- antiseptic (iridoids)
- analgesic (iridoids)
Active components
- Mucilages: galactose, arabinose
- Flavonoids: apigenin, luteolin, kaempferol
- Iridoids: aucuboside
- Uronic acid
- Saponosides
- Lignans
- Phenol acids and derivatives: verbascoside
Precautions for use
In high doses, White Bouillon can cause digestive disorders.
Botanical
White Bouillon belongs to the family of Scrofulariaceae. Native to temperate regions of Europe, it is found in rather dry soils, alluvium, gravel on embankments as well as the edges of paths and wastelands. The ideal climate allowing the good development of Bouillon Blanc is one continental to oceanic climate. This plant can therefore be grown in many regions! The corollas are harvested as soon as they open from June and throughout the summer as the flowers open. THE main producing countries are european including France, Spain, Croatia and Bulgaria.
White Bouillon is a plant biennial herbaceous whose erect and rigid stem rises up to 2 m high. The leaves at the base are broad and thick, covered with a woolly, whitish down. The upper leaves are alternate and oval arranged in a ribbon. At the top, the plant has a spike of yellow flowers tight, quite large, with 5 sepals and 5 petals united at the base, bearing 5 stamens, 3 of which have woolly hairs on their net. Its shape justifies its popular nickname of “Notre-Dame candle” which is attributed to it.
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