Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Traditional use
A common flowering plant with a long history of traditional use in respiratory folk medicine across Europe, North America and parts of Africa.
- Botanical / chemical name
- Verbascum thapsus
- Form
- Botanical extract in a gummy base
Why it's included
Mullein is the single named botanical in SOLVANI AIR. We include it because of its established traditional role in breathing-related routines, and we say plainly that modern human clinical research on it is limited.
Traditional use
Mullein leaf has traditionally been prepared as a tea or infusion and used in routines associated with the chest and throat.
What the research says
Long-standing traditional use with limited modern human research.
- Laboratory studies have examined mullein extracts for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity in cell and animal models.
- The plant's chemistry — including saponins, flavonoids and iridoid glycosides — is reasonably well described.
What research does not establish
- That mullein clears, cleans or detoxifies the lungs.
- That mullein treats, prevents or manages asthma, COPD or any respiratory disease.
- That mullein reverses damage caused by smoking or vaping.
- A clinically established effective human dose.
Safety considerations
- Not intended for children, or for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding without professional advice.
- Speak to a pharmacist if you take chronic medication.
- Stop use and seek advice if you have any adverse reaction.