Ledum Marsh vs Eremophila Longifolia

Bog shrub of northern Europe and North America used in Scandinavian folk medicine for respiratory conditions and as insect repellent, distinct from Labrador tea.

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

ledol, palustrol, ledene, germacrenol, flavonoids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Respiratory conditions in Scandinavian folk medicine, Insect repellent in northern European tradition, Scalp conditions topically, Rheumatic conditions

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

Expectorant, Insect repellent, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Very dilute tea only: 0.5-1g dried herb steeped 5 minutes

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

Pregnancy, Epilepsy, CNS depressants, High doses toxic

pregnancy, allergy

Neurotoxicity with concentrated preparations, Dizziness, Hallucinations with overdose

mild digestive upset