Nomocharis aperta vs Kunzea Ambigua

Delicate lily-relative of Yunnan mountain meadows, used in Yunnan folk medicine for fever and pain.

Shrub native to southeastern Australia used by Aboriginal peoples and in Australian bush medicine for skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory complaints.

steroidal alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids

1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, globulol, viridiflorol, bicyclogermacrene

Traditional Yunnan folk medicine for fever and respiratory conditions, Used by minority peoples of Yunnan for pain and infections

skin conditions, respiratory complaints, inflammation, arthritis, insect repellent

Antipyretic traditional, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Respiratory support

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, insect repellent

Tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day

Diluted essential oil applied topically; leaf steam inhalation

Pregnancy

allergy to Myrtaceae, pregnancy high use, children internally

Mild gastrointestinal effects

skin irritation, respiratory irritation undiluted