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Dense-flowered Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum) as a tool for helping with Skin irritation
inferred from demulcent action
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This ethnopharmacological study verified the in vivo wound-healing activity of Verbascum (mullein) species, traditionally used for eczema, inflammatory skin conditions and wounds, supporting the soothing topical use of mullein.
3 sources supporting Dense-flowered Mullein for Skin irritation. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's demulcent (soothing mucilage) action. 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.