For hundreds of years, herbalists used mullein leaf (Verbascum thapsus) to help cleanse the lungs, break up mucus, and soothe irritation from smoke and illness. It was once a staple in traditional medicine — even used in the 1800s to support people with tuberculosis, long before antibiotics existed.
Now, thanks to a modern capsule form, mullein is making a comeback — and seniors across the country are noticing the difference.