Yerba Santa, is called "sacred Herb" by the Cumash Indians in California, and grows in the arid hilly areas of northern New Mexico, California, and Oregon. It is also known as Bear's Weed, Consumptive Weed, Gum Bush, and Mountain Balm. It is in the Hydrophyllaceae, or water leaf family and regulates the water element in the body.
 
Yerba Santa it is excellent for
emotional & soul blockages
release grief & despair
healing the heart
calling in courage 
protection
purification 
 
 
Containing flavones, it is also known as an antioxidant, boosting the whole system and counteracting fatigue. It cleanses the blood, tones the nervous system, and stimulates the mind. Yerba Santa is, also, used for gastrointestinal issues. It is a digestive aid, improving appetite and overall digestion.