Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) owes its effects to the substances it contains – saponins, flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, vitamin C and minerals. It is characterized by a higher mucus content than other plants. Thanks to its properties, mullein is used to relieve symptoms accompanying upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, as well as in the course of colds and flu. Mullein can also be used to treat digestive system ailments. It can be effective in gastritis, diarrhea, intestinal colic.

Wormwood is a plant known for its bitter taste and unpleasant aroma that deters animals. However, for people this feature of this herb made it so widely used in the alcohol industry. It is he who gives flavor to vermouth, he is also the most important ingredient of absinthe. In herbalism, wormwood has a number of properties among which its major role is supporting the  digestive system...