Maidenhair Herb vs Eremophila Longifolia

A delicate fern used in Greek, Ayurvedic, and Unani medicine for respiratory conditions; triterpenoids and flavonoids reduce cough and congestion.

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

Flavonoids, Triterpenoids, Phenolic acids, Tannins

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Cough and respiratory catarrh in European tradition, Hair loss treatment, Liver and spleen disorders

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

Expectorant for cough, Anti-inflammatory, Traditional hair growth support

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-4g dried frond as tea three times daily

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

Avoid in pregnancy in large doses

pregnancy, allergy

Mild GI disturbance

mild digestive upset