Rudbeckia hirta vs Lomatium Root

North American prairie herb used by Cherokee for colds, worms, and as wash for skin infections.

Desert root of western North America used by many Great Basin Native American peoples as a major antiviral and respiratory medicine.

sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, tannins, rutin

phthalides, coumarins, ligustilide, terpenes, luteolin

colds, worm expulsion, skin infections, boils

Major antiviral medicine for Spanish flu in Shoshone tradition, Respiratory infections in Great Basin Native medicine, Immune support and infections, Wound healing

immunostimulant, antimicrobial, topical wound care

Antiviral, Antimicrobial, Immune stimulating, Expectorant

3-5g dried herb tea 3x/day

1-2ml tincture 3x daily; 300-500mg extract twice daily

Asteraceae allergy, autoimmune conditions

First dose rash reaction in some individuals, Pregnancy, Autoimmune conditions

contact dermatitis

Detoxification rash in some users (benign but alarming), Nausea