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Yerba Santa
Yerba Santa

YERBA SANTA
Eriodictyon californicum
Liquid extract of dried, resin-rich leaf

Actions: Soothing to the bronchi and lungs; quiets coughs; stimulating expectorant. Anti-inflammatory to respiratory, urinary and gastrointestinal tracts.

Uses: Chronic bronchitis and inflammation of the lungs; coughs with abundant phlegm; asthma. Especially recommended in dry coughs and dry conditions of the respiratory membranes. Chronic inflammation of the urinary tract, especially with excessive mucous discharge. Excessive stomach and intestinal mucous.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 4 times per day. A ready-made cough syrup can be made by mixing drops in a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.

Cautions: None known.


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