Verbascum densiflorum vs Eremophila Longifolia

European mullein species with large bright yellow flowers, widely used in phytomedicine as expectorant and anti-inflammatory.

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

saponins, mucilage, flavonoids, verbascosaponin, caffeic acid esters

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Used in European herbal medicine for respiratory ailments, Used for coughs and bronchitis

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

Expectorant for productive cough, Upper respiratory support, Anti-inflammatory throat care

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Flower tea: 1.5-2g per cup 3x/day

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

Hypersensitivity to plant

pregnancy, allergy

Rare allergic reactions

mild digestive upset