Mullein is a great expectorant, soothing coughs and congestion, and loosening phlegm. It also has very mild sedative properties, inflammatory diseases, asthma, spasmodic coughs, diarrhea, and migraine headaches. As such, it is the perfect tea for colds.
Magical Uses:
Associated with Mercury (according to Agrippa) and the element of fire. It is feminine in nature and associated with the God Jupiter. A protection herb, powdered mullein is used in spells that call for graveyard dirt.