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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

Topical Skin and Pain Relief: Yerba Santa sun. Once dried, chew these balls. The initial taste is
leaves can relieve arthritis and muscle spasms by ap- bitter, but after chewing briefly, spit out the leaf ball
plying the leaves directly on the afflicted area. Mature and drink some water. The taste gives way to a pleas-
leaves should stick naturally to the skin thanks to their ant, natural sweetness.
sticky residue.
Warning: Yerba Santa can negatively affect the
Fever Relief: Yerba Santa tea can be used to relieve body’s ability to take in iron and other important min-
fevers. erals, so it is not advised for women who are nursing
or pregnant.
Mouthwash: A natural mouth freshener is made by
balling up washed leaves and letting them dry in the

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