Mullein flower oil has many great herbal actions and uses which we’ll look at below. Plus it’s non-toxic and safe to use on all ages.
It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which make the oil great to have around for a variety of uses.
1. Earaches
Using mullein flower oil for earaches is probably the most well-know use it has. In fact, it’s shown great results in several scientific studies. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties is helps to reduce swelling and decrease pain in children with acute and chronic ear infections. It also has anti-bacterial properties which makes it even more beneficial.
You can use mullein flower oil on its own or combine it with other herbs to create a powerhouse herbal earache formula. Only 2-3 drops in each ear is needed 3-4 times a day to bring relief.
2. Mouth Ulcers
Mullein flower oil can be used for all sorts of inflammations including gum and mouth ulcers. It’s soothing and strongly antibacterial which will help the body to heal itself in no time.
3. Skin Issues
Bug bites, sunburn, rashes, bruises, cuts & scrapes, wounds… mullein flower oil can be used for it all. Simply dip a cotton swab or cotton ball in it and gently apply it to the needed area several times a day to sooth inflammation and pain and to discourage infection from forming. You can also take this oil and make it into a salve if that’s more convenient.
Herbalist Kiva Rose Hardin says that mullein is an ancient wound herb and soothes inflammation and pain while preventing infection, reducing swelling and aligning tissue for the best possible healing. It is specifically indicated where is a hard swelling of some kind and/or where there is a jagged wound unlikely to knit back together without significant scarring.
4. Massage Oil
Seeing as how mullein flower oil is well-known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties, it can be very beneficial for inflamed joints. You can apply the oil to the joint and gently massage it to stimulate blood flow, move lymph, warm the area, and promote absorption. Got a sprained ankle, a broken bone, arthritic hands, or swollen joint? You may find mullein flower oil to be of great help!
5. Postpartum
Mullein flower oil can be used to decrease genital swelling and promote healing of lacerations after vaginal births, reduce pain and chance of infection after C-section deliveries, and to help with hemorrhoids if those are postpartum issues as well. I think it would also be safe to say that mullein flower oil would be great to use on varicosities as well.
In my next post, I will explain how to make your own Mullein Flower Oil from home.
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