Yerba Santa
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Yerba Santa in TCM:

Explore the properties of Yerba Santa according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: warm

Channels: LU, LI

Flavors: bitter, sour, pungent

Special Properties:
resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Yerba Santa is known for its ability to resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung and large intestine. The flavor of Yerba Santa is bitter, sour, and pungent, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.