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Dense-flowered Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum) as a tool for helping with Cough
Demulcent and mild expectorant for cough and cold with sore throat and dry, irritating cough; Soothes catarrh of the upper respiratory tract / bronchitis (mucilage coats irritated mucosa; saponins loosen mucus)
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2 sources supporting Dense-flowered Mullein for Cough. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's demulcent (soothing mucilage), expectorant actions. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
This review of common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) summarises the scientific research on the plant, which has been used to treat pulmonary problems, inflammatory diseases, asthma, spasmodic coughs, diarrhoea and migraine, covering its tissue culture and biological properties.
This review links the traditional Spanish folk-medicine uses of mullein (Verbascum, including V. thapsus) for respiratory and inflammatory complaints to the phytochemistry and documented pharmacological activities of the genus.