black mullein, dark mullein, close-up inflorescences on a wooden plank collected by herbalist before flowering for use

leaves anodyne antiseptic astringent demulcent emollient expectorant pectoral vulnerary infusion internally treatment respiratory complaints coughs bronchitis asthma throat irritations fresh dried olive oil treat earaches sores wounds boils plant harvested flower care medicinal medicine meadow remedy herbal stem herb weed freshness pollen vegetation wild botany