Description
Yerba Santa is an aromatic shrub.
It is perennial.
It is associated to the Hydrophyllaceae family
It grows in a Mediterranean climate.
It grows up to 3 M.
Best used for Asthma, Chest Congestion, Bronchitis.
Yerba Santa General
Yerba Santa is a good herbal remedy for countering Respiratory problems as Asthma, Chest Congestion, Flu, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Cold, and Dry Cough. It enhances the breathing capacity by loosening the accumulated Phlegm.
It stimulates digestion and need for food. It alleviates the symptoms of Indigestion like Acid Reflux, throwing up and Stomach pain.
Yerba Santa is a good herbal cure for Joint troubles like Rheumatism, Rheumatic Arthritis and Muscular troubles like Spasm and Sprain.
It soothes the infection pertaining to the Upper Respiratory Tract as Throat infection, Tracheitis and Laryngitis.
Yerba Santa possesses Anti Bacterial properties. It heals Wounds and Bruises rapidly.
Yerba Santa is beneficial in combating Fever and eases the condition of Rhinitis i.e. Hay Fever.
It is beneficial in curbing Skin troubles like Sores, Allergies and Ageing.
It is beneficial in treating the condition of Diarrhea and Dysentery.
It relieves the pain caused by Sinusitis.
It prevents Dry Mouth and keeps it moist.
It counteracts Pleurisy.
It aids in tackling Tuberculosis.
It suppresses Tiredness i.e. Fatigue.
It is an Antidote for insect bites.
Caution : Consult a doctor before consuming it.
Single Herb
Yerba Santa for Muscle Sprains, Bruises
Make a poultice of fresh or dried Yerba Santa leaves and apply externally for Muscle Sprains, Bruises.
Grind some fresh leaves and apply the paste on affected area. It also reduces Swelling.
Crushed leaves of Yerba Santa can be applied externally to treat all types of Pains.
Take some fresh leaves and roll them to form small balls.
Put these balls in the sun for some days.
Chew these dried leaf balls to get rid of Bad breath.
Initially, they have a bitter taste, but soon this flavour changes into sweet taste.
Yerba Santa as an Expectorant
Take a cup of boiling water.
Put One tablespoon crushed leaves in it and steep for 10 minutes.
Strain and drink Luke warm.