Coleus Aromaticus vs Eremophila Longifolia

Tropical succulent widely used in South and Southeast Asian traditional 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.

carvacrol, thymol, eugenol, beta-caryophyllene, caffeic acid

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Indian Ayurvedic cough remedy, Sri Lankan respiratory herb, Indonesian Jamu lung tonic

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

respiratory infections, cough, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-3 cups fresh leaf tea daily

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

pregnancy in high doses, blood thinners

pregnancy, allergy

GI irritation, skin sensitization

mild digestive upset