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Yerba Santa
aka Mountain Balm, Bear's Weed, Gum Plant, Consumptive Weed, and Sacred Herb

veriodictyon californicum

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The natives of the American Southwest have used yerba santa for generations, introducing it to the Spanish who came to the area in the late 18th century. For medicine, yerba santa leaves are gathered after the plant blooms. Leaves are used either fresh or dried and either by mouth or applied to the skin. Yerba santa?s pleasant taste is often used to disguise bitter-tasting medicines.

Dosage and Administration
A tea may be made from yerba santa by chopping or crushing about one teaspoonful of fresh or dried leaves, pouring about 8 ounces of boiling water over them, and letting then soak for 30 minutes. The solid particles are strained out before drinking the tea, which may be taken up to three times a day. Due to its pleasant taste, yerba santa tea may be added to other herbal teas to improve the flavor.

The resinous parts of yerba santa do not dissolve well in water, however, so extracts and tinctures of yerba santa are commonly made with alcohol as a base. Extracts are concentrated liquid preparations usually made by soaking chopped or mashed plant parts in a liquid, and then straining out the solid parts. Tinctures are less concentrated than extracts, but they are prepared in similar ways. If you decide to use a yerba santa extract or tincture, follow the directions on the label of the package you purchase.

Summary
Yerba santa is taken by mouth to treat coughing from a variety of respiratory ailments. It may also be applied to the skin to relieve soreness.

Risks
Pregnant and breast-feeding women are advised to avoid taking yerba santa.

Side Effects
No side effects have been reported after taking or applying yerba santa.

Interactions
No interactions have been reported between yerba santa and prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, other herbal products, or foods.

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