Herb of the Day: Mullein

Brought over by colonists, this herb has spread nationwide and is one we are sure you have seen! It is an incredibly hardy plant with over 200 varieties. You will find it growing in some of the most unlikely of places. Often found growing alongside highways, abandoned parking lots, and in nearly any open field. Some may write it off as a pesky weed, but herbalists know the true value of this hardy plant. Mullein is a beautiful plant and a powerful herb. Each part of the plant, including the flowers, is used differently. 

Traditional Herbal Uses of Mullein:

Verbascum thapsus

• Asthma
• Cough
• Earaches
• Infection
• Lymphatic Congestion
• Lung Irritation
• Respiratory Support
• Sinus Infection
• Wound Healing
• and more!

Friend or foe? You decide

Mullein is despised by some gardeners and welcomed by others. This plant actually helps to restore soil health in neglected or depleted soil. It is often one of the first to "move in" to an abandoned or neglected lot. Allowing it to grow will eventually lead to other plants and animals finding their way in. It can grow up to seven feet tall! Even birds are found roosting and pecking along this incredible yellow plant. Bees and butterflies also love it, making it an important plant for pollinators. 

A fascinating and unique feature is that it can actually store heavy metals from the soil. This helps to allow for quicker balance of the surrounding soil. It is also important to note that when wildcrafting or harvesting, be aware of the soil health where you're harvesting, if heavy metal exposure is a concern.
(The Mullein we use only comes from trusted sources with high standards and will not have an abundance of heavy metals!) Wearing gloves when harvesting is recommended, as the stems can irritate the skin. 

TriLight Health and Mullein

We use Mullein in ASMA, Flew Away, Hear No Evil, Lungs Plus, Lung Tonic, RespaClear, Scout Out, Sinus Minus & the following kits: Allergy Support, Cold & Flu (Day), Cold & Flu (Night), and Earache Relief Wellness Kit.

As you can tell, we love this herb! Most of these formulas are cough-support formulas.

ASMA contains herbs traditionally used for deep respiratory support and bronchial spasms. While most of our formulas can be diluted in water, ASMA should be taken straight. 

"This product [ASMA] has been great. This is one product I would not be without." Kim S

Flew Away is one of the few herbal flu-support blends on the market. Since all of our formulas are in a glycerine base, they are alcohol-free and have a pleasant flavor. Some of the herbs in Flew Away aren't always the most delicious, but we've carefully combined them so that it tastes fantastic. In fact, we've even heard from children who ask to take more! So no fighting with kids to take yucky medicine. No choking down something disgusting when you need some relief. 

"I will never use anything else and am glad I ordered the larger bottles so I will be prepared at the first signs." Melanie

Lungs Plus was one of our origonal respiratory formulas. Our family and our customers have used it for decades. We use it alongside Flew Away and Triple Echinacea & Goldenseal in our Cold & Flu (Night) Wellness Kit. This kit is one that many TriLight families like to keep on their nightstands for easy access when they are sick.

"Love TriLight herbal remedies, and these ones we always keep on hand - they are gentle and very effective." Shianne (on the Night Wellness Kit)

Lung Tonic and RespaClear are part of our pregnancy-friendly product line. Lung Tonic was actually based on Lungs Plus but formulated to be pregnancy-safe. It also contains herbs traditionally used for deeper, more chronic respiratory conditions.

"It is really helpful. I particularly appreciate the low dosage!" - Stacey (on RespaClear)

Hear No Evil is our fast-acting earache support formula. It's a topical formula that countless families use. Considered a "Mommy Must Have" by TriLight families, this is one that parents like to have on hand! We combine it with Scout Out and LymphaRub in the Earache Relief Wellness Kit. These three products have been carefully chosen to work synergistically to provide optimal support.

"I have always kept this in stock while raising my 5 children." - Laurie (on the Earache kit)

Scout Out is one of our Cherokee herbal medicine formulas. It is full of herbs with antibacterial properties and has been nicknamed the "antibiotic tonic." It's consistently been one of our best sellers. We include it alongside LymphaRub and Echinacea & Thyme in our Cold & Flu (Day) Wellness Kit. This kit is full of some of the most popular herbs for cold and flu worldwide.

"3 of my top 5 in one bundle - excellent deal and makes it easier to purchase! These are three I don’t want to be without" Amy (on the Day Kit)

Sinus Minus is another year-round best seller with sales peaking a bit higher in Spring and Winter. It contains herbs traditionally used to dry up sinuses and to help heal and support overall sinus health. You'll find it alongside ALRG and ViraMune in our Allergy Support Wellness Kit. This kit is hands down one of our best sellers this time of year. Both of these are 10% off all March 2026 long! 

"I love the fact that I can use these natural remedies, using the things God created and intended for us to use to help heal our bodies!!"Dixie (on the Allergy Kit)

These are products you want to have on hand before you need them. Make sure to stock up now, they start as low as $9.95 - then you won't be caught unprepared when you need them!

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Note- If you are on any medications, especially diuretics, lithium, muscle relaxants, and medications for diabetes, please consult with your healthcare provider before use. 

TriLight Health employees are not licensed practitioners and cannot prescribe which products you should use. Our comments are educational. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, please see our pregnancy safe section. As with all our formulas, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, please consult your health care practitioner before using products with any other medications. *Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.