Smilax china vs Kunzea Ambigua

Climbing vine of East Asia with large rhizomes, used in TCM and traditional Chinese medicine for skin and joints.

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

astilbin, taxifolin, sarsaponin, flavonoids, steroidal saponins

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

TCM herb Tu Fu Ling for clearing heat and dampness, Used for syphilis skin conditions and joint pain in Chinese medicine

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

Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Blood purifier

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, insect repellent

Tea: 15-30g per day; Tincture: 2-4ml 3x/day

Diluted essential oil applied topically; leaf steam inhalation

Pregnancy in large doses

allergy to Myrtaceae, pregnancy high use, children internally

Mild gastrointestinal effects

skin irritation, respiratory irritation undiluted