Battle of Thapsus happened on -46-04-06.

Verbascum thapsus and a member of the Scrophulariaceae or figwort family.

Cato of Utica stabbed himself in the chest (46bc) He was defeated by Caesar at the Battle of Thapsus and chose to take his own life.

Mullein - Verbascum thapsus - is used in remedies for coughs, hoarseness, and bronchitis. The leaves are used topically for the treatment of wounds. It can also be used to produce yellow, bronze & grey natural dyes.

Pleurisy root helps to ease pain, inflammation, and breathing difficulties brought on by pleurisy. This herb is often used in conjunction with mullein (Verbascum thapsus ) or elecampane (Inula helenium ), which serve as expectorants.