Mullein
High quality Great for smokers lungs Natural tea Herb
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A slow-steeped herbal ally, best sipped solo. From Wild Nettle.
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Cosmic Guide
Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Lungs · Soothing
Mullein is a classic respiratory herb traditionally used to soothe the lungs, soften dryness, and support clearer breathing.
Comfort & EaseCalm & StillnessVitality & Strength
Benefits, preparation, pairings, and how to use, all in one place.
Mullein is a classic respiratory herb traditionally used to soothe the lungs, soften dryness, and support clearer breathing.
Comfort & Ease
Traditionally used in soothing oils and preparations for irritated tissue and discomfort.
Calm & Stillness
Its gentle, softening nature can help the body settle when tension is held in the chest.
Vitality & Strength
Supports easier breathing and clearer respiration, helping restore steadier physical ease.
Traditional & Modern Context
Long valued in Western herbal traditions as a gentle tonic for the chest, throat, and respiratory tract.
Commonly used in respiratory support blends, seasonal lung support, and soothing herbal teas.
“Mullein has historically been associated with warmth, protection, and bringing lightness to the chest.”
Common Pairings
Full plant profileOriginEurope / Global
EnergeticsLungs · Soothing
TimeDay or Night
IntensityGentle
Available Forms
Fine Cut Herb, Tea, Smoke Blend, Infused Oil
Considerations
Generally gentle, though the fine hairs on the leaf are best strained well when used as tea.
How to use
Often prepared as tea, smoke blends, infused oil, or finely cut herb.
Ingredients
{Ingredients: 100% Wild-Foraged Verbascum thapsus / GMO & Pesticide free}
Suggested use
These herbs are best made with an infusion. Here is how to make one.
Mullein has a rather earthy flavor so we recommend adding 1 part milk (oat/dairy etc) and 1 part infusion, reheating that mixture, and then adding chai spice for a very healthy chai latte.
Alternatively, if you are a wild one like us and enjoy the taste of the weeds, her cold Earthy flavour goes well over ice.
Read the canister carefully for recommended quantities if taking mullein for particular respiratory ailments.
NB: Make sure to strain your mullein with a cheesecloth to ensure no little fine hairs tickle your throat!
The Wild Nettle method
How to make an infusion
An infusion is not a cup of tea. It is a litre jar, a full cup of dried herb, boiling water, and hours on the counter rather than minutes in a mug — long enough to draw the minerals out of the leaf. It is how every herb on this shelf is meant to be drunk.
What you will need
- A 1-litre glass jar with a lid
- A measuring cup or scoop
- A sieve or cheesecloth
- Boiling water
- A metal spoon
- Your dried herb
- Patience
Warm the jar
Pour a little boiled water in, swirl it around, and tip it out, so the glass is not cold when the full kettle hits it.
Measure the herb
Roughly 28 g — about one cup — of dried herb into the jar. Half a cup is a gentler start if infusions are new to you, and where a herb gives its own measure in its suggested use, as hibiscus does, follow that.
Fill with boiling water
Right to the top. Stir with a metal spoon to chase out the air bubbles, then put the lid on.
Leave it on the counter
Four hours at the least, nine at the most. Setting it up before bed and straining it in the morning is the easiest rhythm to keep.
Strain
Through the sieve or cheesecloth — into a second litre jar if you have one, lid on, and it is ready to pour from.
Drink, or chill
As it is, gently reheated, or straight into the fridge. Once refrigerated, drink it within two days.
Give the rest back
An infusion past its two days makes a good hair rinse, or feed it to your plants. The spent herb goes into the soil or the compost — reciprocity, as Wild Nettle put it.
Consistency is key
Wild Nettle recommend a litre a day. Over time you may notice fewer cravings, steadier energy and a clearer head. Infusions are safe for the whole family — treat them as an iced tea without the calories.
New flavours
The earthy bitterness is the point: bitter tastes wake the digestion and are worth learning to like. Honey or a sprig of mint will soften a cup while you get there.
There are no rules. Enjoy the ritual of it, and learn to listen for which herb your body is asking for, and how much.
Description
Should I drink my infusion hot or cold?
This is totally up to you. By the time the weeds have been infused (4-8 hours) they are usually now at room temperature. You can then add ice to drink them cold (preferable) or reheat them to have them warm. This does not change anything about their mineral make-up.
Can I combine all of the herbs together in one infusion?
We recommend getting to know each ally individually first. Just like a friend or lover, sometimes too many at once can dilute your experience of intimacy. When you combine them all together you will also not know which one is affecting you and how. Once you have a solid foundation with one, then yes, go ahead and get poly with it. Overall though, some flavours do seem to clash so we tend to keep it monogamous around here ;) But then again we are all different so you do you boo!
How long till the herbs and infusions go bad/off?
Our dried herbs last 1 year, make sure to store them in a cool, dry and dark place. Once strained, infusions last 2 - 3 days, but only if kept in the fridge! So, be sure to pop your infusion in the fridge asap after straining it.
Can my children drink infusions?
Yes all our infusions are safe for children as they have no stimulating or sedating properties. Importantly, each of our herbal allies are nutritive plants and full of minerals - great for growing kids. We highly recommend an infusion mixed with a bit of honey or soda water for an alternative healthy cool-drink for kids.
Can I drink infusions whilst pregnant?
You can drink nettle and oat straw safely while pregnant. It is best to avoid Hibiscus, Lime Blossom, Mullein and Red Clover. However, during your postpartum period, all of the herbal allies are safe to drink. We especially recommend Red Clover for pre-conception (fertility ally) and post-birth, as it is an incredible galactagogue and supports breastmilk production.
Where are your herbs from? Are they free from pesticides?
Yes! Our herbal allies do not come from cultivated crops, but grow wildly, freely and are harvested this way. They are also grown in areas that are free of pesticides, pollutants and contamination. Much of our herbs come from an ethical wild-foraging family that has been growing and harvesting herbs for centuries.
How old are your herbs? How long do you hold stock?
We don’t hold stock, we get the freshest herbs available. Because of this, our herbs may change in look, texture and taste, depending on the supplier, the season, and the conditions they were grown.
About the brand
Wild Nettle
Wild Nettle brings classic herbal apothecary into daily life, with single herbs and loose blends for long, nourishing infusions. Nettle, oat straw, red clover, and hibiscus, chosen for simple, mineral-rich, refill-friendly care.
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