Elecampane Root vs Eremophila Longifolia

A tall European and Asian perennial; alantolactone and isoalantolactone are the first sesquiterpene lactones shown to have antibiotic activity; classic respiratory herb.

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

Alantolactone, Isoalantolactone, Inulin, Sesquiterpene lactones

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Chronic bronchitis and respiratory catarrh in Europe, Intestinal parasites, Skin disorders

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

Expectorant for chronic cough, Antiparasitic (intestinal worms), Prebiotic via inulin

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

1-2g root powder or 4ml tincture three times daily

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

Avoid in pregnancy, Sesquiterpene allergy in Asteraceae-sensitive

pregnancy, allergy

Contact dermatitis, GI discomfort

mild digestive upset