The global demand for Mullein Leaf was estimated at USD 3,285.5 million in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5%, reaching USD 4,781.6 million between 2022 and 2032. This growth is driven by a rising demand for herbal products, especially within the pharmaceutical industry.
In ancient Roman times, mullein leaf ash was used to darken hair. Today, mullein leaf is commonly consumed as herbal tea or used in ointments and oils. Mullein, a biennial plant from the Scrophulariaceae family, is known for its hairy leaves. With over 200 varieties, this plant is native to northern Africa, central and western Asia, and Europe, and has spread globally.
Mullein leaf, a weed with plentiful benefits as an herb
Mullein leaf is available in both loose and powdered forms and can be further processed into leaf extract and tincture. It is effective in treating a variety of conditions, including coughs, earaches, colds, flu, fever, sore throats, allergies, asthma, diarrhea, migraines, and joint pain.
Mullein leaf tea is often consumed to help with sleep, while the leaf can also be applied topically to address burns, hemorrhoids, bruises, wounds, and skin infections. It is valued for its properties as a demulcent, diuretic, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and antibacterial agent.
Mullein leaf has a bitter taste and has historically been used as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages. Additionally, its application extends to the fertilizer industry due to its content of the chemical rotenone.
However, common mullein can be invasive outside its native regions and is considered a noxious weed in places like Colorado and Hawaii. Its resistance to grazing by cattle and other animals can contribute to its widespread proliferation.
Key Companies Profiled
- Bio-Botanica Inc.
- Penn Herb Co. Ltd
- Nature’s Answer
- Starwest Botanicals Inc.
- Baar Products
- Mountain Rose Herbs
- Alvita
- Solaray
- Lucky Mojo Curio Co.
- Payne Mountain Farms
- Swanson Vitamins
Global Mullein leaf market: Key developments
Aadvantics Pharmaceuticals Inc., a California-based company granted US patent in 2014 for the herbal product consisting of the combination of five different herbs that can be used to prevent or treat cough. The composition contains extracts of thyme leaf, mullein leaf, cocoa, wild cherry bark, and Boswellia Serrata.
Bio-Botanica Inc. introduced Mullein Leaf Zea Botanicals product line which is a liquid blend of mullein leaf extract and Zemea for the use as a personal care and cosmetic product. Zemea is a bio-based product by DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products.
Mullein leaf and leaf extract have GRAS status by the FDA as there are no serious side-effects recorded so far. However, many of the mullein leaf and leaf extract sold by the manufacturers under the category of herbal medicines lack FDA approval for the said treatment by the manufacturer.
Global Mullein leaf market: Opportunity
Mullein plant is considered as a noxious weed by some of the states of the US such as Colorado and Hawaii as these areas are not native region for the plant. This leads to stringent rules and regulation by the government on the cultivators and manufacturer of the mullein leaf.
This might affect the market of mullein leaf these regions. Since the plant is not noxious in Europe and Asia, the native region of the plant, there is opportunity for mullein leaf in these markets.
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Key Segments Profiled in the Mullein Leaf Industry Survey
By Type:
- Wild
- Cultivated
By Nature:
- Organic
- Conventional
By End Use:
- Beverages
- Pharmaceutical
- Herbal supplement
- Dyeing
- Cosmetics
- Fertilizer
By Packaging:
- Bottles
- Pouches
By Distribution Channel:
- Wholesale Channels
- Online Retailers
- Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe Mullein
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
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