Plantain Oval-Leaved vs Eremophila Longifolia

European grassland plantain with soothing and anti-inflammatory properties for respiratory and skin.

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

aucubin, acteoside, mucilage, tannins, flavonoids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

European folk respiratory herb, wound poultice, folk anti-inflammatory

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

respiratory mucus, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, soothing

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-4g dried herb as tea or topical poultice

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

psyllium allergy (cross-reactivity)

pregnancy, allergy

generally very safe, allergic reactions rare

mild digestive upset