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Yerba Santa

General Information

OTHER NAMES: Eriodictyon californicum, exempli gratia, fivespot, baby blue-eyes , bear's weed


HISTORY: Medicinal value discovered hundreds of years ago by indigenous peoples.


PROPERTIES: Expectorant, neuroprotective

Considered Uses

Respiratory: Asthma, upper respiratory, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, common cold, cough, sinusitis, throat, chronic bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, pleurisy


Gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, diarrhea, gastritis, indigestion, bad breath, toothache


Genitourinary: Urinary Tract Infections, dysmenorrhea


Musculoskeletal: Rheumatism, muscle spasm, sprain (poultice), bruises, insect bites, arthritis


Skin: Wounds, insect bites, sores, poison ivy, dermatitis, sore joints (poultice), acne


Neurologic: Fatigue, neuroprotective, antioxidant


Infectious Disease: TB


Other: Anti-aging, fever, obesity

 

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SIDE EFFECTS: Not enough known


CAUTION/CONTRAINDICATIONS: May increase lithium levels, otherwise little is known about interactions with other medicines.


FORMS: Extracts, teas, tincture, syrup, expectorant


RECOMMENDED BRANDS

No available recommendations at this time


DOSAGES: As directed



*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, please do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.

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*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.

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