Recipe
Mullein flower syrup
- Herb:
- Great mullein Verbascum thapsus
- Method:
- Syrup
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 50 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Cover flowers with a light hot sugar syrup, or simmer briefly with water and sugar, then cool overnight.
- Strain, add lemon juice, reheat briefly, and bottle.
- Store chilled; flower hairs can irritate — strain thoroughly.
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
Not a substitute for medical respiratory care.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Great mullein — Herb card
Syrup — Processing method detail