Cynanchum stauntonii vs Eremophila Longifolia

TCM herb for directing lung qi downward; used for phlegm-cold cough and wheezing.

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

glaucogenins, cynanchol, paeonol, phenanthrene derivatives, C21-steroids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

phlegm-cold cough, wheezing, chest fullness

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

antitussive, expectorant, anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

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

deficiency cough without excess phlegm

pregnancy, allergy

GI upset

mild digestive upset