Azure Sage vs Eremophila Longifolia

North American prairie sage used by Plains Native Americans for respiratory and ceremonial purposes.

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

rosmarinic acid, cineole, camphor, ursolic acid, flavonoids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Comanche respiratory herb, Plains Native American ceremonial sage

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

respiratory, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-4g dried herb as tea

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

pregnancy, epilepsy

pregnancy, allergy

thujone content mild, GI upset

mild digestive upset