Cardiocrinum giganteum vs Eremophila Longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cardiocrinum giganteum

Respiratory

Eremophila Longifolia

Eremophila longifolia

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Cardiocrinum giganteum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Eremophila Longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Spectacular tall lily of the Himalayas and China reaching 3-4m, seeds and bulbs used in traditional medicine.

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

steroidal alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Himalayan medicine for respiratory conditions, Used in Chinese folk medicine for coughs and lung conditions

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

Modern Uses

Respiratory support, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Traditional lung herb

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Adult Dosage

Bulb tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Large doses

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

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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