Mullein

What is Mullein used for?

Traditional/Ethnobotanical uses

Mullein boasts an illustrious history as a favored herbal remedy and, consequently, has found use in various disorders. Its traditional uses generally have focused on the management of respiratory disorders where it was used to treat asthma, coughs, tuberculosis, and related respiratory problems. However, in its various forms, the plant has been used to treat hemorrhoids, burns, bruises, and gout. Preparations of the plant have been ingested, applied topically, and smoked. The yellow flowers once were used as a source of yellow hair dye. In Appalachia, the plant has been used to treat colds and the boiled root administered for croup. Leaves were applied topically to soften and protect the skin. An oil derived from the flowers has been used to soothe earaches.

I thought today I would share with you one of my favorite plants. When the kids were small it was always amazing to see how fast it acted after they drank a tea that we made, with honey and lemon and mullein leaves. It would break up the cough and they would sleep so much better and would seem to get over the cold faster.

I was thinking that if the Obama health care plan passes, I am going to become more of a herbalist than I ever wanted just for medical care. :)

I Found a Leaf!

I know it isn't much and this color is more brown than red, but it is a leaf that has changed color.
I am hoping for a breath of cool air.
I was thinking today, that Mondays are just busy and I don't think anyone really has time to just enjoy Monday for Monday, But Tuesday, now that is a day that is filled with promise. On Tuesdays I can find time to stop and I could buy a handful of magic beans to plant a giant beanstalk on Tuesdays. If I just happened by a peddler and I was leading a cow. :) ( Guess what I was reading.)

On Mondays I get so busy I forget to be thankful, and find myself grumbling as I run through the day.
Today I am reminded, " And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." Colossians 3:15

I wonder if I sat down and did a small little study how many times would I be told to be thankful?
I will be thankful today.

Checking Bees

We checked the honey today and
we found lots of honey, but it was
not capped. It was all good and pretty
The bees looked good!

A Peck of Picked Peppers!

I know lame, but it was nice to type out. This is what we picked on Saturday. Lots of peppers! We took out the tomatoes and the flowers. Rolled up the hoses and plowed things under. We still got our weekend 4 green trash cans filled. Now we just have two garden areas left. The peppers with the morning glories and the bed with the spices and the luffas and the bird house gourds. Which we won't take out until the frost kills the vines in the case of the bird house gourds they dry and mold; it is the mold that gives the birdhouse gourds the distinctive look. So sometimes I guess mold is good.

I thought I would feel sad because I have enjoyed this experiment so much. I am looking forward to just having a house to keep clean. Having all these areas to keep clean has kept me jumping. I think that is why for the first time in my life I am not afraid of it getting dark earlier and it getting cold and rainy. I think it will be nice to be in the house for awhile, I have been enjoying sewing so much.
I am looking forward to making Cinnamon rolls and all kinds of goodies.
Have a very restful Sunday