Helichrysum petiolare vs Eremophila Longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Helichrysum petiolare

Respiratory

Eremophila Longifolia

Eremophila longifolia

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Helichrysum petiolare

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Eremophila Longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South African ornamental Helichrysum used in folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

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

Active Compounds

flavonoids, terpenes, essential oils

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions in South African folk medicine, Aromatic use

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

Modern Uses

Expectorant effects, Antimicrobial

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Adult Dosage

3-5 g dried herb as tea

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

Contraindications

Ragweed allergy

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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