Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Air quality plays a crucial role in lung health. Poor air quality, characterized by high levels of pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and carbon monoxide, can have detrimental effects on respiratory health.

Exposure to these pollutants can lead to a range of respiratory issues, including irritation of the airways, exacerbation of asthma symptoms, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and even lung cancer. Long-term exposure to polluted air has also been linked to cardiovascular diseases and premature death.

Mullein has been used traditionally as a medicine to treat respiratory conditions. The leaves and flowers of the mullein plant contain compounds such as saponins, mucilage, and flavonoids, which have expectorant, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties.