Emu Bush vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Emu Bush

Eremophila alternifolia

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Emu Bush

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An Australian Aboriginal medicine used for thousands of years for respiratory and skin infections.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

Verbascoside, Geniposidic acid, Flavonoids, Terpenoids

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

Colds and flu, Skin infections, Wound healing, Sore throat

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Tea from leaves 2-3x daily or topical poultice

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Limited safety data

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated topically

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E