Yerba Santa (Noun)
Meaning
Viscid evergreen shrub of western United States with white to deep lilac flowers; the sticky aromatic leaves are used in treating bronchial and pulmonary illnesses.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In the southwestern United States, the yerba santa shrub can be found growing on dry slopes and open woods.
- The Yerba Santa's sticky leaves have been traditionally used as a cough medicine for centuries by the Chumash Indians.
- When making tea with yerba santa leaves, be sure to use filtered water and follow proper instructions to avoid any side effects.
- Studies have confirmed that the Yerba Santa plant has shown potential in helping to manage chronic bronchitis and other respiratory infections.
- In some desert gardens of California, yerba santa is planted because its flowers attract bees and butterflies and its foliage repels unwanted pests.