- INCI Name:Verbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract
- Ingredient Name:Mullein Leaf Extract
- Functions:Anti-Inflammatory, Astringent
- Active Component:Mucilage, Saponins
- Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin, Natural Origin
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Naturally Derived
Bio-Botanica, Inc. Mullein Leaf In Butylene Glycol is a product from the Scrophulariaceae plant family with the Latin name Verbascum thapsus. It contains key chemical constituents such as flavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, volatile oil, and tannins, and is categorized for use in food, beverages, or dietary supplements related to respiratory and immune support. Mullein Leaf (Verbascum thapsus L) is the common name for this herb, a flowering plant in the figwort family, native to Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean, and commonly found in fields and waste areas in the United States. The name "velvet plant" comes from the soft, velvety texture of its leaves, and herbalists both in the United States and worldwide recommend it for its natural respiratory health and support for healthy mucous membranes.