Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
This lovely herb grows wild all over Michigan, you most likely have it in your yard! It was commonly used by native Americans for skin rashes and burns, as mullein is great for wound recovery. Mullein is widely known for being beneficial for lung and throat issues. Its flowers and leaves contain mucilage, which coats mucous membranes (the moist linings inside of your respiratory tract) with a film, which reduces inflammation. Mullein is an amazing expectorant, meaning it thins out your mucus and makes it easier to cough up, giving you a more productive cough.