Kuan Dong Hua Substitute vs Eremophila Longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kuan Dong Hua Substitute

Farfaraea officinalis

Respiratory

Eremophila Longifolia

Eremophila longifolia

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Kuan Dong Hua Substitute

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Eremophila Longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Alpine coltsfoot variant with similar properties to Tussilago farfara; used in European alpine 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

mucilage, flavonoids, essential oils, saponins

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Traditional Uses

Coughs and respiratory conditions in Alpine folk medicine, Soothing demulcent for throat irritation

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

Modern Uses

Expectorant, Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Adult Dosage

2–3 g dried herb as tea

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Prolonged use

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

Potential PA content with prolonged use

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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