4 Ways Mullein Benefits Your Lungs

Mullein has long been used as a lung plant. It was traditionally prepared when the chest was congested, breathing was strained, or the lungs needed support clearing mucus and irritation. Over time, it became known as one of the primary plants used to help the lungs loosen what was stuck and return to normal function. The leaves are gathered, dried, and prepared in simple ways that have been handed down through generations. The plant itself is easy to recognize once you know its structure—soft, w