Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Yerba Santa
The Herbs

(Eriodictyon glutinosum,

E. californicum) G

Folk Names: Bear Weed, Consumptive’s Weed, Gum Bush, Holy Herb, Mountain Balm, Sacred Herb

Gender: Feminine

Powers: Beauty, Healing, Psychic Powers, Protection

Magical Uses: Yerba santa is carried to improve or to attain beauty, and the infusion is added to baths for the same reason.

The leaves are added to healing incenses and are worn around the neck to ward off illnesses and wounds.

It is also carried for spiritual strength, to increase psychic powers, and to protect the bearer.