Lonicera Periclymenum Herb vs Eremophila Longifolia

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Herb

Lonicera Periclymenum Herb

Lonicera periclymenum

Respiratory

Eremophila Longifolia

Eremophila longifolia

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Lonicera Periclymenum Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Eremophila Longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Fragrant European climbing honeysuckle used in folk medicine for respiratory, antimicrobial, and skin 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

luteolin, saponins, chlorogenic acid, quercetin

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Traditional Uses

respiratory treatment in European folk medicine, antimicrobial throat remedy, skin anti-inflammatory use

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

Modern Uses

antiviral, expectorant, anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried flowers as tea or 3-5ml tincture

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

Contraindications

pregnancy, toxic berries - avoid

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

rare 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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