Botanical Overview
Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) belongs to the Hydrophyllaceae family. While not among the most extensively documented medicinal plants, this species has recorded uses that warrant attention from researchers and practitioners. This species belongs to the Hydrophyllaceae family, a group of flowering plants.
General Description
It is a perennial evergreen shrub native to California and Oregon.
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Description adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).Geographic Distribution
Yerba Santa has been recorded in Brazil, Mexico, and United States.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 30 compounds in this species, including a diverse array of phytochemical classes (see the Complete Chemical Inventory below for the full list).
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Flavonoid: antioxidant compounds that protect cells from oxidative damage
- Alkaloid: nitrogenous compounds with diverse pharmacological activities
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Information on this page is compiled from Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA ARS), a public domain resource. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal preparation.