Recipe
Mullein flower oil
- Herb:
- Great mullein Verbascum thapsus
- Method:
- Herbal oil
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 40 minIntermediateRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Fill a jar with flowers and cover with olive or almond oil so they stay submerged.
- Macerate 3–4 weeks in a warm sunny spot, then strain through cloth.
- Use on intact skin only; be cautious near sensitive mucosa because of flower hairs.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Maceration takes weeks; do not put into the ear without clinician guidance; stop if irritation appears.
Why it works
Mullein florets carry irritant hairs; oil maceration can suspend fine plant particles. Use on intact skin only; avoid mucous membranes and the ear canal unless a clinician advises you individually.
Related
Great mullein — Herb card
Herbal oil — Processing method detail