Eriodictyon trichocalyx
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Eriodictyon trichocalyx (Hook. & Arn.) Torr. |
Eriodictyon trichocalyx is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) within the Hydrophyllaceae family.
It is also known as Hairy Yerba Santa.
[edit] Medicinal Use
Leaf extracts are used in traditional medicine in the treatment of asthma, rheumatism, blood purifier, and as a febrifuge.
[edit] Other Use
In California, it is used as a firebreak, as well as to control erosion on hillsides.