Yerba santa

Eriodictyon californicum

infusion

Among the Karok, a decoction of the leaves drunk as a soothing beverage.

Origin

California and Oregon

Where to find it

On dry slopes and in the chaparral of California.

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

One teaspoon of dried leaves per cup, five to ten minutes in barely simmering water; the infusion is strained and drunk.

Did you know?

Spanish missionaries called it holy herb.