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herb
Eriodictyon californicum (Yerba Santa)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Eriodictyon californicum
synonyms: yerba santa, mountain balm, holy herb
part(s) used: leaves and stems
qualities: spicy, warm
affinities:
actions: expectorant, bronchodilator
dosage:
» infusion: 1 - 2 tsp. herb to 1 cup water; drink 2 - 4 cups per day; can go up to 1 oz. of dried herb per day if necessary
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy: asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, coughs, flavoring herbal formulas
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1
toxicity: 0
constituents: resins, essential oil
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