Mullein is a wayside pasture plant easily recognized by its large, gray-green, hairy leaves and tall flower spikes, rising from the ground almost like a stalk of corn. Mullein is a biennial herb with a very wide natural range that includes most of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Because the tall, fuzzy-textured leaves and yellow-blossomed central stalks are often found thriving where nothing else can, In Europe, there is a long history of use of Mullein in herbal tonics and skin care formulas used today to make topical ointments, salves and skin creams. The herb is an excellent choice for making syrups, throat lozenges, tinctures with other herbs and custom flavorful tea blends due to its mucilage content.