Gumweed vs Eremophila Longifolia

North American herb used by indigenous peoples for respiratory conditions and poison ivy rash treatment.

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

grindelic acid, resin, saponins, flavonoids, tannins

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Treating asthma, Treating bronchitis, Treating poison ivy rash, Treating urinary infections

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

Respiratory anti-spasmodic, Topical anti-itch, Expectorant effects

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

1-3g dried herb as tea

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

Pregnancy, Heart conditions, Kidney disease

pregnancy, allergy

Stomach irritation, Kidney irritation with overuse

mild digestive upset