Kumarahou vs Speedwell Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kumarahou

Pomaderris kumerahou

Respiratory

Veronica officinalis

Respiratory

Kumarahou

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Speedwell Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

New Zealand endemic shrub used by Maori for respiratory conditions, particularly for coughs, bronchitis, and as a general tonic.

Small European creeping plant used in folk medicine for respiratory and skin conditions, once prominent in European pharmacopoeias.

Active Compounds

quercetin, rutin, kaempferol, saponins, tannins

aucubin, verproside, caffeic acid, luteolin, iridoids

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions and cough in Maori medicine, Kidney conditions, Skin conditions topically, General tonic in Maori health

Respiratory and cough in European folk medicine, Skin conditions and wound healing, Kidney and urinary conditions, Digestive bitters

Modern Uses

Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Antioxidant

Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Mild diuretic

Adult Dosage

1-2 cups leaf tea daily

2-4g dried herb tea 3x daily; 2-4ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses

Side Effects

Mild gastric upset

Generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E