Mullein and Lobelia together were what Dr. Christopher called his glandular formula. It was built to support the glandular system as a whole. It has long been used to ease the congestion and swelling that can come with an over- or under-active thyroid, and to bring comfort to mastitis and other glands that aren’t working as they should.
This is the formula taken by mouth, as food for the glands. The same two herbs also make a topical, which does a good deal more as a relaxant for locked muscles and joints; see Mullein and Lobelia: Letting Locked Muscles Go.
What a Good Gland Formula Contains
Just two herbs:
- Mullein, 3 parts. A gentle, deeply calming herb with a special affinity for both the respiratory system and the glands. It eases pain and quiets irritated, inflamed nerves, and it is counted among the most important herbs for healthy glandular function.
- Lobelia, 1 part. An antispasmodic and mild sedative, valued for easing pain and calming irritation throughout the body. Its great strength is removing obstruction and congestion.
“Parts” can be any measure you like, as long as you use the same one for both. By weight, that’s 3 ounces of Mullein to 1 ounce of Lobelia.
Putting It Together
Put the dry herbs in a glass jar and pour in 80-proof vodka. Once the herbs have settled, you want about 60% herb sediment on the bottom and 40% liquid on top. Shake the jar every day. The traditional timing follows the moon, from the new moon to the full moon, about two weeks. I prefer to let my extracts sit a full three months, which makes them good and strong. Then strain and bottle the liquid.
How Much and How Often
2 to 4 droppersful (½ to 1 teaspoon), three times a day.
For the thyroid in particular, see Kelp: Food from the Sea for the Thyroid, and for worn-out adrenals, where Mullein and Lobelia also play a part, Rebuilding Tired Adrenals.
This is shared for educational purposes, from my own study and experience. It is not medical advice.
