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Mullein Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Cedar Bear

Mullein Leaf label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Mullein Leaf against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Mullein Leaf is a dietary supplement by Cedar Bear with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and chest congestion, sore throat, bronchitis and respiratory irritation.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mullein. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mullein Leaf by Cedar Bear

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.50 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

Cedar Bear's Mullein Leaf comes as a liquid extract in a proprietary blend. The active ingredient is mullein, a traditional respiratory herb.

The formula is rounded out with USP Grade Vegetable Glycerine and purified water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Mullein product and its label doesn't state a use — see Mullein's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to rate mullein for bronchitis, asthma, cough, diarrhea, or migraine headache. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies we have aren't solid enough yet to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Mullein

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Mullein is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though human safety data are limited. A couple of case reports describe dermatitis (skin irritation) after touching the whole plant or breathing in plant dust, with positive patch tests; one patient also reacted to other plants.

The safety data advise against it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in either situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Mullein

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Mullein.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — things like warfarin, clopidogrel, or aspirin. Mullein may prolong bleeding time, and your provider may need to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Mullein Leaf is traditionally used for respiratory complaints, though the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to confirm those uses. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The same goes if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had skin reactions to plants — talk it over with your healthcare provider first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Mullein Leaf, straight from the product label.

Brand Cedar Bear
Barcode (UPC) 834711000529
Net contents 30 mL; 1 fl. Oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2020
DSLD ID 239296
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mullein Leaf by Cedar Bear, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
834711000529
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.5 mL--
Mullein0 NP--

Other ingredients: USP Grade Vegetable Glycerine, purified Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Manufactured in the USA

True Alcohol Free Sugar Free Gluten Free

Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: .5 mL (10 drops) 1 to 3 times a day, or as needed. Shake well.

Precautions

Note: Consult your physician before use.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practices K (Kosher)

Formula

K (Kosher)

Verbascum spp.

General Statements

Herbal Single

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Mullein Leaf by Cedar Bear label

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Mullein Leaf label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mullein Leaf by Cedar Bear

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

0.5 mL per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: USP Grade Vegetable Glycerine, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Mullein Leaf by Cedar Bear Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Mullein 122

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Mullein Leaf interact with 122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Mullein Leaf interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Mullein

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mullein Leaf with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Mullein1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot. This is likely due to at least one of the known constituents of muellein, triterpenoid saponins. However, the effects appear to be mild and results have been inconsistent. Extracts from different plant parts have been show to have varying anticoagulant strengths, with water-based ones being more potent than alcohol-based extracts.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence A
Mullein full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mullein Leaf, from the product label.

Cedar Bear

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Name
Cedar Bear Naturales INC
Street Address
PO Box 158
City
Roosevelt
State
UT
ZipCode
84066
Phone Number
1-888-854-3727
Web Address
Cedarbear.com
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Mullein Leaf by Cedar Bear: Common Questions

Does Mullein Leaf by Cedar Bear interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mullein Leaf has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mullein Leaf contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
The safety data advise against it — there isn't enough information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking mullein?
There isn't enough data to consider it safe while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to see whether it's right for you in that situation.
What is mullein supposed to do?
It's traditionally used for respiratory issues like cough and bronchitis. However, the evidence we hold isn't strong enough yet to confirm those uses.
Can mullein cause skin irritation?
A small number of case reports describe dermatitis after touching the whole plant or breathing in plant dust. Most people don't have that problem, but if you have sensitive skin or have reacted to plants before, be aware of the possibility.
How long can I safely take this?
It's generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited. For longer use, check with your doctor or pharmacist about what's appropriate for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Mullein Leaf’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Mullein

Interacts with 122 drugs

Mullein is a traditional herbal remedy most often used as a tea or syrup to soothe coughs, sore throats, and respiratory irritation. High-quality human studies are lacking, so its benefits a...

Read the full Mullein monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Mullein Leaf's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Mullein 2 references
  1. Castro AI, Carmona JB, Gonzales FG, Nestar OB. Occupational airborne dermatitis from gordolobo (Verbascum densiflorum). Contact Dermatitis 2006;55(5):301.
  2. Flores Echaiz C, Al Ali A, Cao AQ, Sasseville D. Simultaneous contact dermatitis caused by Asteraceae and Verbascum thapsus. Contact Dermatitis 2017;76(5):316-8.

See these in context on the Mullein monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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