Balsam Poplar vs Eremophila Longifolia

North American poplar with highly fragrant resinous buds; buds used by Indigenous peoples and herbalists for respiratory and pain conditions.

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

populin, salicin, chrysin, galangine, balsamic resins

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Respiratory conditions by many Indigenous peoples, Pain and rheumatism, Wound healing poultice, Used as Balm of Gilead substitute

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

Expectorant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2–3 g buds as decoction; 2–3 mL tincture; bud infused oil topically

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

Aspirin allergy, Anticoagulant medications, Pregnancy

pregnancy, allergy

Blood thinning, GI irritation, Skin sensitization

mild digestive upset