What is yerba santa? Yerba santa is a shrub-like evergreen that grows abundantly in the dry hills of Northern Mexico and California. The plant is also known as Bear's Weed, Consumptive's Weed, Gum Bush and, as its name translates to Holy Herb in Spanish. What is yerba santa sage used for? Historically, yerba santa is used to produce yerba santa tea, tonics, syrups and alcohol-based tinctures. When considering where buy yerba santa, we offer it by the pound or quarter pound. Also when you buy yerba santa consider the yerba Santa health benefits that include aiding in alleviating coughs, colds, bruises and insect bites.
Yerba Santa Whole, Wild Crafted, 1/4 lb
Yerba Santa, also known as Mountain Balm and Bear Weed, is a small shrub native to California, where it has an affinity for growing under the canopy of redwoods.
The leaf contains a number of flavonoids used in the food and pharmaceutical industries to improve flavor. The whole, dried leaf is typically used at home in tea blends.
