I just quit smoking cigarettes and would like to use mullein to help clean and condition my lungs. The question is- would it be better to smoke mullein in a pipe or bong or in a vaporizer. I figure smoking a bunch in a vaporizer would be the way to go. but is there something about the quality of smoke from burning mullein that helps your lungs?

Honestly smoking no matter what it is will only make things worse. Mullein helps soothe your lungs when they are irritated and some say they have healing properties. As for cleaning properties I don't think that's how it works. if you would like to clean up your lungs you gotta exercise. Cardio cardio cardio. Start jogging you will feel the gunk burning off your lungs. When I quit smoking cigarettes I started jogging. You won't believe the diffrence after a week or 2. If wanna clean that tar from your lungs you gotta work for it. In the end you will be glad you did. But be warned after that first jog your lungs are gonna burn like hell. I hope you give this a try. -goodluck

I definitely will. thanks

Vapor is not smoke. When you burn something a chemical reaction is taking place and changing the molecules you are inhaling. True vapor is simply the gaseous form of the contents of the plant. Vapor is not necessarily bad or good for ones lungs depending on the actual substances. As far as im aware there is not a whole lot of research on the effects of mullein vapor, so to say good or bad is difficult.

you can still get tar into your lungs vaporizing though and for some reason vaporized tobacco feels very harsh on the throat. I find lobelia is better for a little lung clearing it's a better expectorant IMO.

hey PsilocybeChild, are you planning on smoking mullein to substitute for the nicotine "buzz"? i ask this because i want to know if smoking mullein by itself produces any sort of "high" or "buzz" for you, because for me it doesn't.
Or are you just planning on smoking it for its cleansing effects only?
And can you also explain to me why and how you think smoking mullein has a cleansing effect beecause i don't know much about mullein, and would like to know.

personally though, i would say that smoking anything isn't very good for the lungs, and will result in resin formation within the lungs to some degree (though it really depends on the substance). i would suggest to stick with the plan that hyperspace mentioned. and if you still decide to smoke, then vaping is the way to go, but i don't know about its efficiency compared to smoking it. best of luck controlling the nicotine temptations. don't fall into it!

Mullein is an expectorant and has other older uses too. It's a tonic for the lungs, mucus membranes, and glands. An infusion is good for colds, emphysema, asthma, hay fever, and whooping cough. You can also buy the oil and put that into tea supposedly.

I agree with hyperspacing. I am an ex smoker, and now like to keep myself in good condition. You do feel the benefits of exercise with your 10% extra lung capacity, and it feels good.

Also, don't you notice how much better things taste? I used to always have a cup of tea and cigarette together. After I quit, my cups of tea tasted amazing, and still do

As for the effects of mullein; I don't know. But I will be using that as a leaf bed for spice when my VG arrives

Congratulations on quitting I hope you keep up the good work.

Peace,

Macre.

no, i don't think so. maybe slightly. it's supposed to be a dream enhancer tho, I believe.

and about the oil.. I know mullein can be toxic if ingested.. but maybe the oil is okay? I'd like to know more.
Will take a look at Lobelia. Thanks guys

oh damn, i didn't know that it has that many herbal uses. thanks for letting me know kannamate


alriite, i see, that's what i thought. thanks for clearing that up buddy. i don't know about the oil, but maybe a mullein Tea would be more effective than smoking it..? : Mullein Herbal Tea

Be very careful with lobelia, don't mix more than a pinch per ounce of smoking material.

yeah some people throw up and might get briefly depressed supposedly with too much lobelia although I've never experienced this though.