About Verbascum boerhavii L.
Species Classification and Common Name
Verbascum boerhavii, commonly known as the annual mullein, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae.
Native Distribution
It is native to Spain (including the Balearic Islands), France (including Corsica), and Italy.
Traditional Medicinal Use
This species has a long history of traditional use as a treatment for haemorrhoids.
Chemical Constituent
It contains the phenylpropanoid glycoside poliumoside, a compound that has an affinity for metalloproteinases.
