Yerba Santa ("holy herb") is a sweet-smelling plant that grows in the arid hills of the Southwest. It got its common name from Spanish monks who were impressed with its healing properties. Yerba Santa is burned to honor ancestors. Yerba Santa is called the Sacred Herb by the Cumash Indians. It’s also known as Bear’s weed, Gum Bush, Consumptive weed and Mountain Balm.One advantage of burning yerba Santa is that it can be used for a myriad of purposes. It can be used for its healing properties as well as clearing negative energy from your home and from your body too. Yerba Santa is the supportive smudge you need to get over grief, or a broken heart. Its known to shine a light on self-love, and self-care and uplift the mood.