Mullein Flower vs Glycyrrhiza Glabra Var Persian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mullein Flower

Verbascum thapsus flos

Respiratory

Glycyrrhiza glabra var. typica

Respiratory

Mullein Flower

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Var Persian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Yellow flowers of mullein particularly used in ear oil preparations and for gentle respiratory conditions.

Root variety of licorice native to the Middle East and Persia, used in Unani and Persian medicine for respiratory, digestive, and adrenal conditions.

Active Compounds

saponins, flavonoids, mucilage, volatile oils, iridoids

glycyrrhizin, glabridin, liquiritin, isoliquiritin, phytosterols

Traditional Uses

Ear oil for otitis media, Respiratory demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Soothing mucous membrane

respiratory infections, adrenal fatigue, digestive ulcers, liver conditions, anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

Ear infection remedy, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Demulcent

anti-inflammatory, adaptogen, antiviral, hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

2-3 drops ear oil; 2-4g dried flowers as tea

200–400mg deglycyrrhizinated extract or 1–5g root tea

Contraindications

Perforated eardrum contraindicated for ear oil

hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure, pregnancy high doses, potassium-depleting diuretics

Side Effects

GI effects

hypertension, hypokalemia, edema with long-term use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E