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Eriodictyon glutinosum
Name
Yerba Santa
Biological Name

Eriodictyon glutinosum

Other Names

Yerba Santa, Consumptive's weed, gum plant, bear's weed, mountain balm, tar weed

Parts Used
Leaves
Remedies For

Tonic, expectorant, aromatic.

This herb was traditionally used for laryngitis, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and various catarrhal lung ailments. Effective when there is excessive discharge from the nose. Good in rheumatism. Can be applied as a poultice for sores, insect bites, sprains, and bruises.

Safety

No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.

 
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