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This listing is for Fresh Yerba Santa Leaves, NOT DRIED. They will be Harvested and shipped out once payment is cleared.Colors and Shapes may be different from the photo by places harvested and seasons.
I want to be as transparent about this item as I can! These leaves are Freshly Picked from my backyard, My backyard is 14 acres of Chaparral terrain in the Sierra/Nevada Foothills. I do not treat the leaves, they are 100% mother nature grown, 100% organic. I have Yerba Santa growing in various places, that I will harvest from. The pictures provided are some of the actual Yerba Santa bushes that I harvest from.
Depending on the time of year, will determine the way I ship them out. During the winter cold/freezing/wet months, they will be shipped out in a light weight box that will allow for more air flow. I DO NOT want you to receive molded leaves! This can possibly happen if they are shipped out in plastic with no air flow. I do recycle, so they may be shipped out in a previously used box.
Below are some uses of these leaves. If you do your own research online, I\'m sure you will find more ways to use it.You get to choose how to use them, as you are receiving them freshly picked!
Dosing and IdentificationYerba Santa is also called bear’s weed, consumptive’s weed, tarweed, mountain balm, and holy herb.The typical dose of Yerba Santa leaf, is one gram as an expectorant when utilized.
Yerba Santa Benefits, Uses and Effects
Smudging: Smudging is a traditional Native American practice where herbs are burned as incense for various purposes. Yerba Santa is often one of several herbs used in infant smudge bundles used to bring health to young children as well as in ceremonial smudge bundles used to honor ancestors, increase physic abilities, and bring health and protection. While not tested scientifically, many people who purchase smudge bundles claim that burning them creates a calming environment that releases negative energy.
Asthma: Native Americans would often smoke or chew the leaves as a treatment for asthma. A tonic or tea made from the leaves of the plant is also useful for treating chronic asthma, and this method was frequently used by early European settlers in the western U.S. Although research in this area is lacking, many people who purchase Yerba Santa supplements and extracts claim that they found using Yerba Santa was more effective and easier to administer than typical asthma treatments. In many cases customers say that a single drop helps ease the symptoms of asthma anywhere from 4 to 24 hours.
Cough: Research supporting a patent in the late 1980s through the early 1990s also suggests that using an aerosol spray made from a Yerba Santa extract can prevent dryness of the mucosal membranes of the upper and lower respiratory tract. This in turn prevents the lungs from the irritation of bacteria and reduces coughing. Further research shows that the plant can reduce the amount of phlegm produced by the lungs while also addressing inflammation of the mucus-producing tissues, making it great for clearing up the “moist” parts of a cold, like runny noses.
Bronchitis: Yerba Santa was often used as a common medical practice to treat bronchitis starting in the early 1800s up until the 1960s, until laws became more stringent. Because of this there is unclear scientific evidence for this use. Many still use a Yerba Santa poultice to treat lung conditions like bronchitis by placing damp leaves on the chest. Many who have purchased Yerba Santa extracts say that it is very effective in relieving tightness in the chest brought on by bronchitis.
Digestion: As traditionally used by Native Americans, the leaves of Yerba Santa would be rolled into a ball and then chewed in order to promote saliva production. This excess saliva contains digestive enzymes that help to orally digest food, then ease an upset stomach, and improve digestive function. The herb is also thought to help increase appetite, improve bowel movements, and reduce gas and bloating.
Mouth: The excess saliva produced when chewing Yerba Santa makes it effective in treating chronic dry mouth. Additionally, the sweet taste produced by the leaves is also effective in treating foul breath.
Main Info:
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Shipping details:
~I combine shipping!~
~I do accept returns, contact me within 14 days after receiving the item, buyer pays return shipping cost. If there is ANY problem you might have, please inform me and let’s try to resolve before leaving response. No returns on any FRESH items I offer, as in: Manzanita Fresh cut Branches, or Fresh Herbs/Spices. These items are offered FRESH, and will not be fresh once returned.
~I can not Mixed Media items with non Media items at Media mail rates. If you want me to combine Media items with non Media, I will still do so, but the shipping rates might be higher than expected.
~I sell a lot of Media items. Media Mail is very cheap, but very slow shipping time. (Usually up to 2 weeks) I use media mail to save you money. If you want faster shipping, and it is not an option on your invoice, message me BEFORE you pay, I will add one.
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~ All other items will be packed in what I feel is the cheapest and safest way to send them.
