Glycyrrhiza lepidota vs Eremophila Longifolia

A North American licorice used by Native American tribes for coughs, fever, and as a food source.

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

glycyrrhizin, liquiritin, flavonoids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Cough treatment, Fever reduction, Nutritive food

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

Respiratory support, Anti-inflammatory activity

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-4g dried root as tea

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

Hypertension, Edema, Pregnancy caution

pregnancy, allergy

Hypertension with excess

mild digestive upset