Schizonepeta Herb vs Kunzea Ambigua

Major TCM herb that releases the exterior, dispels wind, relieves itching, and stops bleeding. Used for wind-cold and wind-heat conditions as well as skin conditions with itching.

Shrub native to southeastern Australia used by Aboriginal peoples and in Australian bush medicine for skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory complaints.

menthol, pulegone, pulegone esters, hesperidin

1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, globulol, viridiflorol, bicyclogermacrene

Release wind-cold and wind-heat exterior, Relieve itching from skin conditions, Stop bleeding when charred, Treat skin eruptions

skin conditions, respiratory complaints, inflammation, arthritis, insect repellent

Diaphoretic, Antipruritic, Antihemorrhagic when charred, Anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, insect repellent

3-9g dried herb decoction or 300mg extract daily

Diluted essential oil applied topically; leaf steam inhalation

Qi deficiency without exterior condition, Pregnancy

allergy to Myrtaceae, pregnancy high use, children internally

GI upset, Sweating

skin irritation, respiratory irritation undiluted