Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus L.

Common Mullein

Creek - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 57

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Scientific name: Verbascum thapsus L.
USDA symbol: VETH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Mullein
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Decoction of roots taken as a cough remedy.

RECRD: 96942 id: 42779