Nolina Microcarpa Herb vs Eremophila Longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Nolina Microcarpa Herb

Nolina microcarpa

Respiratory

Eremophila Longifolia

Eremophila longifolia

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Nolina Microcarpa Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Eremophila Longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southwestern US desert plant used by Apache and Navajo peoples for basket weaving and treatment of 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

saponins, flavonoids, tannins

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Traditional Uses

respiratory treatment in Apache folk medicine, basket weaving material plant, wound and skin healing

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

Modern Uses

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf tea

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

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

mild 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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