Large-flowered mullein
Verbascum densiflorum · Scrophulariaceae
Large-flowered mullein
Bouillon blanc
Verbascum densiflorum
Scrophulariaceae
Traditionally used
A soothing, expectorant mullein — the golden flowers taken as an infusion for dry cough, hoarseness, and bronchial catarrh, their mucilage calming irritated airways. ⚠ Always strain through fine cloth: the tiny hairs and a haemolytic saponin can irritate the throat. Close relative of common mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
In three languages
Français — Molène apaisante et expectorante — les fleurs dorées prises en infusion pour toux sèche, enrouement et catarrhe bronchique, leur mucilage calmant les voies irritées. ⚠ Toujours filtrer à travers un linge fin : les poils fins et une saponine hémolytique peuvent irriter la gorge. Proche parente du bouillon-blanc commun (Verbascum thapsus).
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
EMA (Verbasci flos); European phytotherapy
Kept alongside