Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr. / Yerba santa

Die Blattdroge von Eriodictyon californicum ist seit langer Zeit in der Volksmedizin der nordamerikanischen Ureinwohner bekannt und wird auch in den Vereinigten Staaten Amerikas als traditionelles Heilmittel weiterhin angewendet. Seit Beginn des letzten Jahrhunderts ist diese Droge auch in Deutschland in der Phytotherapie und Homöopathie bekannt, wird hierzulande jedoch nur noch als Ausgangsmaterial für homöopathische Zubereitungen verwendet.

Abstract

The leaves of Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr., the (California) yerba santa, have been used for a long time by the Native Americans as a remedy for the treatment of a variety of ailments, including lung diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, pain and wounds. In America, the leaves are still used as a remedy whereas in Germany the herbal drug is solely a substance for homoeopathic preparations. Phytochemical research has led to the isolation and elucidation of a high number of flavanones and flavones and phenolic acid derivatives. Only a few modern in vitro studies have been conducted giving the first explanation for the traditional indications. Up to now, no in vivo, clinical nor toxicity studies are available to urgently evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of this herbal drug.

Schlüsselwörter

Eriodictyon californicum - Yerba santa - Boraginaceae - traditionelle Anwendung - nordwestliche Pazifikregion Amerikas

Key words

Eriodictyon californicum - yerba santa - Boraginaceae - traditional use - Pacific Northwest of America

Publication History

Article published online:
13 August 2024

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