eriodictyon californicum (Hook and Arn.)
erthroxylon coca
eriodictyon glutinosum (BENTH.)
eriodictyon tomentosum
Hydrophyllaceae

PART USED
dried leaves

Use it when you need encouragement or courage.

AKAs
Mountain Balm
Consumptive's Weed
Gum Bush
Bear's Weed
Holy or Sacred Herb

ACTIONS ~ Medicinal Properties
Antispasmodic
Blood purifier
Expectorant
Febrifuge
Tonic

Excellent expectorant; colds, chronic laryngitis, bronchitis
lung problems and asthma.

In the 19th century it was concidered a blood purifier,
remedy for rheumatism and tuberculosis.

American Indians smoked or chewed to cure asthma.
As a tea for colds and mouthwash.

Can be applied as a poultice; bruises, sprains, wounds and insect bites.

Many medicinal uses.
Burn it to nurture and protect that which is ancient,
sacred and wild within yourself.


ACTIONS
MAGICK