YERBA SANTA

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum)   The herb, Yerba santa, is reportedly a blood purifier and used to treat many lung problems such as bronchitis, colds, and asthma. Its action as a febrefuge makes Yerba santa excellent for the treatment of fever and alleviating the symptoms of the common cold.   The tea makes an especially good mouthwash. Common Names: Bearsweed Consumptive weed Holy herb Mountain balm tarweed Plant Parts used: Leaves Side Effects or contraindications: None known Cautions: None Internal uses for Yerba santa Antispasmodic Asthma Blood purifier Colds Expectorant Febrefuge Lung Problems External use for Yerba santa Bruises Sprains Wounds Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Poultice: Soak leaves place on cloth. Apply: to skin as long as needed. Tea: 1 tsp dried leaves to 1 cup water. steep and strain. Take: 1 or two cups total per day. May be used hot or cold. Tincture: Best purchased Take: 10 to 30 drops per day.