Mullein vs Opopanax

Mullein is a tall, woolly-leaved biennial plant found throughout Europe and Asia. It has a long history of use in European herbal medicine for respiratory conditions, particularly for dry coughs and ear infections. The leaves and flowers are the primary medicinal parts, known for their expectorant and demulcent properties.

East African resin from Commiphora closely related to myrrh; used in Somali and Ethiopian traditional medicine for wound healing and respiratory conditions.

Saponins, Mucilage, Flavonoids, Verbascosaponin, Aucubin

furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, lindestrene, curzerene, beta-elemene, flavonoids

Cough remedy, Ear infection treatment, Respiratory aid, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing

Wound healing, Respiratory conditions, Antimicrobial use, Spiritual use

Dry cough and bronchitis, Ear infections (oil drops), Asthma support, Upper respiratory infections, Sore throat

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Expectorant properties, Wound healing

1-2g dried leaf or flower as tea 3-4 times daily, or mullein ear oil 2-3 drops twice daily

Topical resin application; 1-2ml tincture; burned as incense

Perforated eardrum (for ear oil)

Pregnancy, Allergy to Burseraceae

GI upset (rare), Contact dermatitis from leaf hairs, Allergic reactions (rare)

Contact sensitization, Mild allergic reaction