Yerba Santa

Botanical: Eriodictyon glutinosum  (also known as Eriodictyon californicum)
Family: Hydrophyllaceae (perennial woodland herbs)

Other common names: Holy Herb, Bear's Weed, Mountain Balm, Consumptive Weed, Gum Bush, Tarweed, Sacred Herb, Wild Balsam, Gum Leaves

Yerba Santa has been an important herb in Native American medicine for centuries for the treatment of bronchial ailments.  It also acts as an appetite stimulant, digestive aid and a remedy for hemorrhoids.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Yerba Santa is a small evergreen shrub that is indigenous to the dry hills of southern California and northern Mexico.  The Native Americans smoked or chewed the leaves of Yerba Santa as a treatment for asthma.  In fact, it is still used by herbal enthusiasts for bronchial congestion, asthma and hayfever.  There are many benefits to this herb.

Yerba Santa is said to quiet a nagging cough, help clear the chest of phlegm and relieve congestion due to allergies.  Yerba Santa can be used as either a dry herb or extract. To use as a dry herb, mix one tablespoon of the herb in eight ounces of warm water, and drink one cup daily. Yerba Santa, which means "Holy Weed," was so named by Spanish missionaries after having been introduced to its benefits by local Indian tribes.  In addition to its effects as a bronchial remedy, Yerba Santa has also been used as an appetite stimulant, a digestive aid and as a treatment for hemorrhoids.  It was also formerly used as a poultice for sores and acne.  Native Americans also used Yerba Santa as an anti-inflammatory and to treat colds, allergies and rheumatism.  Recent investigations into Yerba Santa have yielded twelve new flavonoids that showed promise as anticarcinogens, and it may also chemo-protective properties.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should not use Yerba Santa.

Capsule Information:
Our Yerba Santa supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.