Yerba Santa Wellness Tea Blend Recipe
Written by Rebecca Younger, CH, CDThis comforting tea blend combines the healing properties of yerba santa with mullein, ginger, and peppermint for a soothing, aromatic experience. It's designed to support respiratory health, boost immunity, and promote relaxation—perfect for cold seasons or when you need a wellness boost.
Yerba santa, meaning "holy herb" in Spanish, is a sacred plant revered by Native American peoples of the Southwest for its powerful respiratory healing properties and spiritual cleansing abilities. This aromatic shrub with its glossy, resinous leaves contains compounds that work specifically to clear congestion, soothe inflamed airways, and help the lungs expel accumulated mucus and irritants naturally.
Combined with gentle mullein, another time-honored respiratory ally known for its soft, velvety leaves and remarkable ability to calm coughs and reduce lung inflammation, this blend creates a powerful foundation for respiratory support.
Warming ginger adds its potent anti-inflammatory and circulation-boosting properties, helping to break up congestion while supporting the immune system's natural defenses against seasonal challenges.
The addition of cooling peppermint provides immediate relief for irritated sinuses and throat tissues while its menthol content acts as a natural decongestant and antimicrobial agent.
Together, these carefully selected herbs create a therapeutic tea that works on multiple levels—clearing airways, reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, and promoting the deep relaxation that allows the body to heal and restore itself.
The resulting brew offers a complex, invigorating flavor profile with earthy, minty, and warming notes that make this powerful medicine as enjoyable as it is effective, transforming your tea ritual into a moment of respiratory renewal and whole-body wellness.
