Plant Part: Leaf (Cut & Sifted)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Aromatic, balsamic, resinous, initially bitter and herbaceous with a surprising, naturally lingering sweet aftertaste

Overview & Traditional Uses

Yerba Santa ("Holy Herb"), christened by Spanish missionaries who were introduced to its gifts by Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest and California, is an evergreen aromatic shrub renowned for its resin-rich leaves. Deeply valued across traditional regional herbalism, Yerba Santa is celebrated as an exceptional warming ally for respiratory clarity, emotional heart-opening, and cleansing stagnant energy.

• Respiratory & Mucus Clearance: High in natural plant resins and flavonoids that help warm the lungs, dry up excessive dampness, soothe irritated bronchial passages, and loosen stubborn, heavy phlegm.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: A sacred botanical for emotional release, spiritual purification, grief healing, and energetic boundaries. Burned as a smoke wand or steeped in ritual teas to clear old grief stored in the chest, restore personal courage, and create protective spiritual sanctuary.

• Botanical Steams & Resinous Smoke: Because of its rich resin content, it is a classic choice for clearing botanical steams, handcrafted herbal incense, and traditional smoke blends.

Brewing & Preparation

• Infusion Method: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut leaf in 8 oz of freshly boiled water, covered, for 10–15 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm. (Notice how the initial herbaceous bitterness shifts into a natural, subtle sweetness on the palate.)

• Botanical Chest Steam: Add 1–2 tablespoons to a bowl of steaming water, drape a towel over your head, and inhale the aromatic vapors for 5–10 minutes to open tight chest and sinus passages.

• Pairs Well With: Mullein Leaf, Elecampane Root, Thyme, Marshmallow Root, Damiana, Calendula.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Because it possesses drying properties, it is best balanced with moistening herbs (like marshmallow root) for dry, non-productive coughs. Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medications.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry cupboard to preserve its volatile oils and natural protective resins.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)