Yerba Santa Leaf

Benefits: Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) is a revered respiratory and emotional healing herb, traditionally used to clear lung congestion, soothe coughs, and open the breath. It is particularly helpful for grief held in the chest, asthma, and lingering respiratory conditions. With its warming, expectorant, and slightly astringent properties, Yerba Santa supports both physical and energetic release through the lungs. Spiritually, it is a sacred herb of protection, heart healing, and ancestral communication—used to clear sorrow, uplift the spirit, and restore inner strength and sacred voice. Uses: Prepare as a tea, tincture, or steam to support lung health, ease congestion, and move grief held in the chest. Burn as a smudge or add to incense blends for energetic cleansing, heart opening, and sacred protection. Incorporate into rituals for emotional release, prayer, and calling in ancestral guidance or clarity of purpose.