Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum)

At Dancing Willow Herbs, we take pride in our extensive apothecary of single-herb extracts. Each plant is prepared with care, using extraction methods tailored to its unique chemistry and vitality. Depending on the botanical, we employ percolation techniques with precise alcohol and water ratios for optimal bioavailability, or fresh-plant maceration for herbs whose delicate constituents are best captured immediately after harvest. Every tincture is made in small batches to ensure freshness, potency, and a deep connection to the plants themselves. Yerba Santa, whose name means “holy herb,” is a fragrant plant native to the arid hillsides of the American Southwest. Traditionally used to support healthy respiratory and mucous membrane function, it has been valued as both a soothing and invigorating lung tonic. Its aromatic leaves have also been used to promote clarity and open breathing, offering warmth and expansion where constriction or stagnation are present. Energetically, Yerba Santa