Replied by Lin (Tecumseh, Mi) on 07/15/2011
I have all the ingredients to make mullein recipe for emphysema... it's boiling as I type.
I don't have emphysema but I'm going to offer it to people I know that have this problem. I will post back on the results. Watch for updates... or u can email me at
LinBro52(at)gmail.com
Replied by Lin (Tecumseh, Mi) on 11/06/2011
I made the mullein recipe and my sister used it... I used the tops that were still green because I couldn't find any info on what they should look like... She said it helped her as she didn't need to use her inhaler as much... Now I read they should be the seed pods that have dried... If anyone would like a recipe for a mullein infusion to drink that will help your lungs just send me an email.... I have 1 gentleman that's going to try it... My email LinBro52(at)gmail.comReplied by Pmc (Clarkston, Washington, Us) on 11/07/2011
I've used mullein extensively and quite successfully for upper respiratory conditions such as colds and asthma, ear infections, and joint pain (it has anti-inflammatory properties as well as antibiotic and antihistamine properties). Either take 40 drops of tincture in a glass of water 2x/day or simmer a handful of leaves in a quart of water for 15 minutes, allow to cool with leaves in the water, then STRAIN THROUGH CHEESECLOTH (else the little fuzzy stuff irritate your cough center), and drink the entire thing once a day. Pick leaves in the fall, just before frost. Look for plants in areas away from main roads. Do not use the flowers. Dry on a towel; store in a dark cupboard. I have found that the leaves are more potent than the tincture. Also, do not pick leaves from mullein with deformed stalks. Deformed stalks indicates the mullein has been exposed to contaminants.Replied by Nancy (Soldotna, Alaska) on 04/10/2012
I know this is a long time after you made your post about any one that may like to try you recipe to help with the emphysema, I would like to try this but am unable to find any of the Mullein in the State of Alaska, if you have any left or are still trying to help then maybe I could try some of this, I have emphysema and my lungs have all so the lungs were damaged by polio many years ago. Thank you for your time, NancyReplied by Terrib (Austin, Texas) on 07/05/2012
Hello. I don't mean to be rude or negative but do you all know that COPD/Emphysema is not curable? You can take the proper medicines to help open your bronchial tubes. You must be careful what you inhale into your lungs, environmental triggers, such as dust, odors (perfumes, etc) any type smoke, household cleaners, bleach. etc. I am sure that you know these thing but I am concerned that you are going to do more harm than good inhaling hydrogen peroxide.
As for Jack's remedy, I don't hold much hope for it either. The herb Mullein is supposed to help respiratory illnesses such as loosening the congestion and help you clear the lungs. It is not a cureall. Please be very careful! For those that will insist on using Mullein let me mention that Mullein is also a great indicator of the soils contamination level so only harvest from the straight stalks, crooked stalks indicate a high level of chemical contamination of the soil.
Be safe, Be well.
TexasTerri
