Mullein Leaf Extract in BreathiZen: The velvety garden giant with a long tea tradition

What it is

About Mullein Leaf

Mullein is easy to recognise. It grows as a tall spike with soft, grey-green leaves that feel like felt, and in summer it opens small yellow flowers up the stem. Old country names include candlewick plant, because dried stalks were once dipped in wax and burned like torches.

For generations, herbal traditions in Europe and later in North America have dried the leaves for tea. The leaf was a common item in household herb cupboards, usually linked with calm, easy breathing in cool seasons.

BreathiZen lists mullein leaf extract first among its five named ingredients. It sits beside ginger root and organic lemon, giving the spray a plant-first base.

Facts at a glance

• Leaves feel soft and woolly, like felt
• Dried stalks were once used as candle wicks
• Brewed as an herbal tea in many traditions