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Yerba Santa

A California mountain shrub long used by Western tribes and mission-era herbalists for the chest and throat — 'the holy herb.'

Benefits

Key compounds

Flavonoids (eriodictyol)resinsvolatile oils

May help with

Best for these goals

Respiratory comfortthroat soothing

How to use it

Dried leaves steeped as tea or chewed traditionally; resinous and warming

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Generally gentle. Strong resinous flavor. Not a substitute for care of persistent respiratory issues.
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