Hollyhock vs Eremophila Longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hollyhock

Alcea rosea

Respiratory

Eremophila Longifolia

Eremophila longifolia

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Hollyhock

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Eremophila Longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Garden plant with flowers rich in mucilage used in European and Middle Eastern folk medicine for respiratory catarrh, sore throat, and urinary tract 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

mucilage, anthocyanins, caffeic acid, tannins

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Traditional Uses

Soothe respiratory catarrh, Sore throat treatment, Urinary tract soothing, Traditional decorative medicine

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

Modern Uses

Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant, Antitussive

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried flowers as cold infusion daily

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

Contraindications

No significant contraindications

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

None known

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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