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yerba santa

/ˈjɜːrbə ˈsæntə/

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/ˈjɜːrbə ˈsæntə/formal
  • ruЦветущее растение, произрастающее в Калифорнии и Орегоне, известное своими лечебными свойствами и сладкими ароматными листьями. Название означает «священная трава» на испанском языке.

A flowering plant native to California and Oregon, known for its medicinal uses and sweet, aromatic leaves. The name means 'sacred herb' in Spanish.

  1. A medicinal plantC1formalamerican

    A shrub native to western North America, known for its aromatic leaves used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments.

    ruЛекарственное растение

    • Yerba santa has been used by indigenous peoples for centuries to relieve coughs.
    • The leaves of yerba santa are often brewed into a tea for colds.
    • Modern herbalists still recommend yerba santa for bronchial congestion.