Platycodon Grandiflorus vs Eremophila Longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Platycodon Grandiflorus

Platycodon grandiflorus

Respiratory

Eremophila Longifolia

Eremophila longifolia

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Platycodon Grandiflorus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Eremophila Longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian bellflower root used in TCM and Korean Hanbang for respiratory conditions including cough, sore throat, and tonsillitis.

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

platycodin D, polygalacin, platycosides, platycodigenin

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Traditional Uses

treatment of cough and sore throat in TCM, lung qi descending herb, treatment of abscesses and throat infections

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

Modern Uses

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, immune modulating

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried root decoction or 400mg saponin extract

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

Contraindications

hemoptysis - may worsen, pregnancy

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

nausea at high doses, 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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