She Gan Rhizome vs Eremophila Longifolia

TCM herb that clears heat and toxins in throat; resolves phlegm; used for sore throat and bronchitis.

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

tectoridin, irigenin, belamcandin, iristectorin, mangiferin

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Clears throat heat and toxins, Resolves phlegm, Sore throat and laryngitis, Asthma from phlegm-heat

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

Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Expectorant, Antibacterial

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

3-9g dried

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

Pregnancy contraindicated, Spleen cold deficiency

pregnancy, allergy

GI upset, Nausea in excess

mild digestive upset