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    Mullein Leaf, Cut & Sifted (Verbascum thapsus): Premium Bulk Dried Great Mullein for Respiratory Tea Blends

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    🌿 Mullein Leaf, Cut & Sifted (Verbascum thapsus)

    Mullein leaf, known botanically as Verbascum thapsus and by the common names great mullein, velvet dock, and candlestick herb, is one of the most cherished respiratory herbs in traditional Western herbalism. Our premium cut and sifted leaf is prized for the soft, mucilage-rich character that has made mullein a fixture in soothing herbal tea blends for generations. The flavor is mild and grounding, with tasting notes of straw, fresh earth, and a green note close to spinach. Explore the wider story of this plant in our guide to mullein leaf.

    Mullein carries a long heritage on two continents. In European folk herbalism it was valued for centuries as a gentle demulcent and expectorant, traditionally taken as a warm infusion to comfort dry, tickly coughs and a scratchy chest. Native American herbal traditions held the leaf in equally high regard for respiratory support and as a soothing botanical. Our cut and sifted format honors that history in a convenient, ready-to-brew cut that measures cleanly for tea, steam blends, and custom respiratory formulas. Many customers pair it with other classic lung-support botanicals from our breathe-easy herbal guide.

    🌱 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm

    Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same biological and per-lot testing standards.

    That soil-first philosophy, anchored by our farm's Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, shapes the standard every lot of mullein has to meet before it reaches you. Mullein grows readily across its native European range and the temperate regions where it has long naturalized, so we source our cut and sifted leaf from vetted partner farms in Bulgaria, Albania, and the United States, selecting each lot where the plant grows best. Every lot we ship receives the same per-batch lab work and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry. You can review the historical batch results on our mullein leaf COA and heritage page.

    🍵 Ways to Use Mullein Leaf

    ☕ Soothing herbal tea

    Steep the cut and sifted leaf into a mild, earthy infusion, then strain well through a fine cloth or coffee filter for a smooth cup.

    🌿 Respiratory blends

    A traditional base for breathe-easy tea blends, pairing naturally with herbs like marshmallow root, thyme, and licorice.

    💧 Steam infusions

    Add a spoonful to a bowl of just-boiled water for a warm, aromatic steam, a time-honored way herbalists have enjoyed the leaf.

    Product Specifications

    Detail Specification
    Botanical Name Verbascum thapsus
    Common Names Great Mullein, Velvet Dock, Candlestick Herb
    Plant Part Leaf
    Format Cut & Sifted
    Available Weights 2 oz, 1/2 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb
    Tasting Notes Straw, Earth, Spinach
    Grade Premium
    Testing Status COA-verified, per lot
    Country of Origin Bulgaria, Albania, and United States 

    Safety & Good Practice

    Mullein leaf has an excellent traditional safety profile, and the Botanical Safety Handbook gives it the highest safety rating with no reported herb interactions. The one practical step that matters most is straining: the leaf carries tiny soft hairs, so steep your infusion and then pour it through a fine mesh, a coffee filter, or a few layers of cheesecloth to keep those hairs out of the cup and avoid a scratchy throat.

    Because formal research is still limited, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone managing a chronic condition, and parents preparing it for young children should speak with a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. People with a known sensitivity to plants in the figwort (Scrophulariaceae) family should approach with the same care they would any new botanical.

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.

    Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee

    Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.

    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I make mullein tea without the scratchy throat I have read about?

    The scratchiness comes from the leaf's tiny natural hairs, and it is easy to avoid. Steep our cut and sifted leaf in just-boiled water for 10 to 15 minutes, then pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer, a coffee filter, or a few layers of cheesecloth before you drink it. That single step removes the hairs and leaves you with a clean, mild, earthy cup. Our cut and sifted format makes this straining quick and tidy.


    Is this the same mullein used in traditional respiratory tea blends?

    Yes. This is Verbascum thapsus, the great mullein that European and Native American herbal traditions have turned to for generations as a soothing demulcent and expectorant for dry, tickly coughs. We carry the leaf in a premium cut and sifted form, which is the format most herbalists reach for when building breathe-easy infusions and steam blends. It layers beautifully with companions like marshmallow root, thyme, and licorice.


    Where does your mullein come from, and is every batch tested?

    Mullein grows best across its native European range and the temperate regions where it has long naturalized, so we source from vetted partner farms in Bulgaria, Albania, and the United States, choosing each lot where the plant flourishes. Every lot then receives its own batch-specific Certificate of Analysis verifying purity and potency, and we publish those results on our historical COA page so you can see exactly what you are receiving. The same per-lot lab work and the same 100% money-back guarantee back every order.


    Can I use this on its own or is it better in a blend?

    It works beautifully both ways. On its own, mullein makes a gentle, grounding tea with notes of straw, earth, and a green spinach-like finish. In a blend, it acts as a soft, mucilage-rich base that carries brighter or more aromatic herbs well. Because it arrives cut and sifted, it measures cleanly into tea blends, capsules, and steam infusions without any extra prep on your end.

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