Eremophila Longifolia vs Zao Jiao

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

TCM herb used to expel phlegm and open blocked orifices; used for cough, stroke with loss of consciousness, and skin conditions.

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

gleditsia saponins, triterpenoid saponins, tannins, flavonoids

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

Phlegm-obstructed conditions, Stroke, Cough, Skin infections

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Expectorant effects, Antibacterial activity, Anti-inflammatory properties, Mucolytic action

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

1-3g powder; 500mg extract

pregnancy, allergy

Pregnancy (emmenagogue), Children, Bleeding disorders, Ulcers

mild digestive upset

Emetic at high doses, GI irritation