Peucedanum palustre vs Eremophila Longifolia

European marsh Apiaceae used in folk medicine for 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.

peucedanin, furocoumarins, flavonoids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Respiratory conditions in European folk medicine, Expectorant use

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

Expectorant effects, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-4 g dried herb as tea

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

Pregnancy, Photosensitivity

pregnancy, allergy

Photosensitivity

mild digestive upset