Yerba Santa Incense

Yerba Santa
Other names: Eriodictyon californicum, tarweed, consumptive's weed, bear's weed, mountain balm
Net: 10 g

What is Yerba santa?

Yerba santa is an evergreen a shrub that grows in dry and rocky areas, especially on the slopes of California and in the northern part of Mexico. The plant reaches a height of about 1.5 meters, has branched shoots and oval elongated leaves, which are dark green on the upper side and silver-grey on the lower side. It blooms from spring to summer and has tiny flowers - white, pink or purple. Yerba santa means holy herb.

About the scent

A delicate and balsamic scent that is pleasant and soothing.

Effects of yerba santa incense

Natural yerba santa incense not only has a pleasant smell, but is also ideal for protecting and purifying energies - your own and those from our environment. It neutralizes harmful energy and helps to overcome disharmony with its kind, loving energy. Its scent creates peace and understanding and is therefore often used to heal emotional wounds after fights and conflicts. It raises energy and helps to feel better. It is also used when we want to nurture and protect the sacred and wild within us.

Traditional uses

The yerba santa plant was also used by the indigenous people of North America as a tea to relieve digestive problems and as a tonic to improve general well-being.

Method of use

on charcoal or light the leaves right on the base so that they smoke.