Gobernadora vs Kunzea Ambigua

Sonoran Desert shrub used by Native Americans and Mexican communities for pain, infections, and cancer; highly controversial due to hepatotoxicity risk.

Shrub native to southeastern Australia used by Aboriginal peoples and in Australian bush medicine for skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory complaints.

nordihydroguaiaretic acid, flavonoids, lignans, alkaloids, wax

1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, globulol, viridiflorol, bicyclogermacrene

Arthritis, Infections, Cancer support, Respiratory conditions

skin conditions, respiratory complaints, inflammation, arthritis, insect repellent

Antioxidant activity, Antimicrobial effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antiproliferative action

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, insect repellent

Topical preparation only (safety concern); tea short-term: 1 cup max

Diluted essential oil applied topically; leaf steam inhalation

Internal use prolonged (hepatotoxic), Liver disease, Pregnancy, Children

allergy to Myrtaceae, pregnancy high use, children internally

Liver damage with internal use, Dermatitis from topical use

skin irritation, respiratory irritation undiluted