Yerba Santa Smudge | Sacred Herb for Emotional Healing, Heart Opening & Meditation

Yerba Santa is called "sacred Herb" by the Chumash Indians in California and grows in the arid hilly areas of northern New Mexico. It is a water leaf family and regulates the water element in the body. As such, it is excellent for emotional and soul blockages and helps to release grief and despair which can be held in the heart and lungs.

Traditionally, Yerba Santa has been used alongside Sage for meditation. Its ability to open the heart will clear any negativity and invoke a connection with yourself.

Its smell combines bitterness and sweetness at the same time, but it becomes quiet after it cools down.

Try burning the leaves of this herb when you are feeling emotionally drained or heartbroken. Then simply inhale the sweet scent to increase feelings of love, clarity, and empowerment.