Reposted from @araujocesar - Some of the potential usage benefits of mullein are for the following: • 🌱 • Respiratory Conditions One of the most well-known uses of mullein is its purported ability to help alleviate respiratory conditions. Taken as a tea, it can help with common ailments such as dry cough, congestion and sore throat. It may help with inflammatory respiratory conditions, such as asthma and bronchitis as well. • 🌱 • Antiseptic The antibacterial compounds of mullein can be used to help disinfect wounds or scrapes. You can crush mullein flowers to make a paste, and apply it on your wounds. • 🌱 • Antiviral Mullein may help ease viral infections. According to one study, compounds extracted from V. thapsus showed potential against the Herpes simplex virus type 1, as well as the influenza A virus. • 🌱 • Heart Health According to a study, the polysaccharides of the leaves extracted from V. thapsus exhibited a noticeable ability to reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels a noticeable ability to reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It's unclear how the leaves work, but the researchers suggest that using it may help lower your risk of developing hypertension, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. • 🌱 • Hair Health Mullein can help promote hair health. Extracts from the flowers can be used to keep your scalp healthy, as well as eradicate dandruff. It may even be used as a conditioner to help keep your hair smooth and help enrich your hair's natural color. . . . . . . . #AraujoCesar #Vegancommunity #Ve #VeganForTheAnimals #VeganForThePlanet #VeganFitness #VeganLifeStyle #Herbivore #MacroVegan #WholeGrainVegan #Grains #VeganVibes #vegan #vegans #govegan #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #veganyoga #veganhealth #vegano #veganlife #veganworld #vegangirl #plantbased #healthcare #nutrition • Rp: @holisticthingz - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/BvIxbVUH-No/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x9qrlctp9oxh
