Anchusa Arvensis vs Eremophila Longifolia

A European herb used in folk medicine for respiratory and skin conditions; alkannan compounds provide anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity.

Shrub widespread across arid and semi-arid Australia used extensively by Aboriginal peoples for coughs, colds, skin infections, and as an analgesic smoke treatment.

Lithospermic acid, Alkannan, Rosmarinic acid, Pyrrolizidine alkaloids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Respiratory catarrh and cough in European medicine, Skin disorders and wound healing, Fever management

cough, cold, skin infections, aches and pains, smoke treatment

Anti-inflammatory for respiratory conditions, Antimicrobial, Skin healing

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-4g dried herb as tea twice daily

Leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or steam inhalation

Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids – limit use to 2 weeks, Avoid in liver disease, Avoid in pregnancy

pregnancy, allergy

Hepatotoxicity with prolonged use, GI disturbance

mild digestive upset