Calliandra haematocephala vs Eremophila Longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Calliandra haematocephala

Respiratory

Eremophila Longifolia

Eremophila longifolia

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Calliandra haematocephala

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Eremophila Longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South American ornamental legume used in folk medicine for respiratory 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.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions in South American folk medicine, Cough remedy

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

Modern Uses

Expectorant properties, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Adult Dosage

5-10 g bark or leaf decoction

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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