Stemonona tuberosa vs Eremophila Longifolia

Climbing vine of South and Southeast Asia with tuberous roots, used in TCM for respiratory conditions and parasites.

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

stemonine, tuberostemonine, oxystemonamide, alkaloids

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

TCM herb Bai Bu for lung conditions and as anthelmintic, Used for coughs tuberculosis and skin parasites in Chinese medicine

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

Respiratory support antiparasitic, Antifungal, Antibacterial, Cough suppressant

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Tea: 3-9g per day; Tincture: 2-3ml 3x/day

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

Pregnancy, Children

pregnancy, allergy

Nausea, Alkaloid toxicity at high doses

mild digestive upset