Of course you all know that you should make sure you can identify any wild plant that you intend to ingest, and take it at your own risk..... This weed may come in very useful to help break up chest congestion if you get the new variety of flu that is coming around. Of course you'll want to check in with your doctor, but there's no reason that you can't sip some hot mullein tea to minimize the cough. Dry the leaf, boil a Tablespoon in 1 cup of water for 1 minute, then STRAIN - those little hairs on the furry leaves might be an irritant if they get caught in your throat. This will thin the mucous and allow you to clear your congestion much more easily than without. It is bitter - so add some honey. Don't use the seeds of the plant - they can concentrate certain elements that you may not want to ingest. Also the yellow flowers can be steeped in olive oil and used to treat earache... I found this further information about the plant on another video: Mullein (Verbascum [Latin]), also called velvet dock, flannel leaf or plant, feltwort, Aaron's rod, shepherd's staff, and lungwort, is easily identified in the wild by its big, soft leaves. Many of the names used to identify this plant refer to its velvety texture; however, the name lungwort reflects mullein's traditional use as a treatment for relieving cough and congestion of those with minor respiratory ailments. Mullein is recommended by herbalists for treatment of cough, sore throat, and colds. When combined with water, the <b>...</b>