Yerba Mansa
Anemopsis californica
A southwestern wetland root used as an antimicrobial for mucous membranes, gums, and wounds.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A southwestern wetland root used as an antimicrobial for mucous membranes, gums, and wounds.
A southwestern wetland root used as an antimicrobial for mucous membranes, gums, and wounds.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A southwestern wetland root used as an antimicrobial for mucous membranes, gums, and wounds.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Over-harvested wild; avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Over-harvested wild; avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.