Pleurisy Herb vs Eremophila Longifolia

A North American herb used for pleurisy and respiratory infections by many Native American nations; increases expectoration and has diaphoretic activity.

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

Cardenolides, Flavonoids, Viridiflorin, Resins

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Pleurisy and lung infections in Native American medicine, Rheumatism, Fever management

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

Expectorant for pleurisy and bronchitis, Diaphoretic for fever, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

2-4g dried root as decoction or 3ml tincture three times daily

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

Avoid in cardiac glycoside sensitivity, Avoid in pregnancy

pregnancy, allergy

GI irritation, Nausea

mild digestive upset