Grindelia Herb vs Eremophila Longifolia

A North American herb used by Indigenous peoples for asthma, bronchitis, and topical skin conditions; grindeline relaxes bronchial muscles and helps expel mucus.

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

Grindeline, Diterpenoids, Saponins, Flavonoids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Asthma and bronchitis in Native American medicine, Poison ivy and skin irritation, Cough and respiratory congestion

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

Antispasmodic for bronchial asthma, Expectorant, Topical for poison ivy rash

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-4g dried herb as tea or 5ml tincture three times daily

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

Avoid in kidney disease

pregnancy, allergy

GI irritation, Kidney irritation with prolonged use

mild digestive upset