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common mullein


Entry Type:  
Species
Scientific Name:  
Common Name:  
common mullein
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Myaamia Archival Sources  
Reference Source Reference Type Archival Data Comments
Rafert, S. 1989 Use - Medicinal 

"It was also used in the case of wounds, or something like that".

Lamb, E.W., Shultz, L.W. 1964 Use - Medicinal 

"Mullein leaves were used for bee stings".

Tippman, D. 1999 Use - Medicinal 

The leaves were used on sores to draw out the poison and infection. "Used more than poultices [for infections]".

Gonella, M.P 2003-2006 Use - Medicinal 

Leaves are gathered and cut into strips and boiled in water to make vapor for treating kids with a strong cough. Adults can roll dried leaves and smoke to cure strong cough.

Botanical Sources  
Reference Source Reference Type Data Comments
Gleason, H.A. and Cronquist, A. 1991 Habitat 

Native of Europe occurring in disturbed sites throughout eastern and western Myaamia lands and the U.S.

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