Soft dried mullein leaf (Verbascum), the 'hag's taper.'
Traditionally used in herbalism: A soft, mucilaginous leaf treasured in European and Indigenous herbalism as a soothing expectorant for the lungs — traditionally smoked or brewed to comfort a dry, irritated cough and support the breath.
A little lore: A herb of courage, protection, and banishing — a classic 'graveyard dust' substitute and a light for the dead.
Close to home: Yes — mullein is a familiar naturalized Ontario plant, its tall stalks rising from fields and gravel.
In your cup & cauldron: Steep as a tea (strain well), burn, or carry in protection sachets.
Offered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.