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Eriodyction Californicum

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Yerba Santa · Mountain Balm · "The California Asthma Remedy"

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🎯 A respiratory remedy specifically indicated for chronic bronchial conditions, asthma, and lung congestion with profuse secretions.

📖 Boericke writes:

(ERIODICTYON)

A remedy for asthmatic and bronchial affections. Bronchial phthisis, with night-sweats and emaciation. Asthma relieved by expectoration. Cough after influenza. Furthers absorption of effusion in plural cavity. Appetite poor and impaired digestion. Whooping cough.

👤 Constitution

•Individuals who are prone to chronic respiratory issues, bronchial weakness, and poor digestion, often accompanied by physical emaciation.

⭐ Key Symptoms — Give When You See

Cough after influenza.

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🩺 Systems & Indications

👤HEAD

Addresses head congestion, dizziness, and throat irritation often associated with respiratory symptoms.

Dizzy, feels intoxicated.

Pressure outwards; worse, occiput.

Pain in ears.

Coryza.

Burning in throat.

Foul mouth in morning.

Coryza with dizziness and sneezing.

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💊 Dosage & Potency

Historical record, not a prescription. Boericke published this in 1927. It is not medical advice — consult a qualified practitioner before acting on it.

Summarised from the passage below — Boericke’s own wording is the record.

Tincture

Mother Tincture

🕒2 to 20 drops

Primary Dosage

🌿 Remedy Relationships

🔄 Compare With

Eucalyptus Globulus →Ipecacuanha →Aralia Racemosa →Grindelia Robusta →

Boericke's Materia Medica

In Boericke’s Repertory

About the repertory →

Eriodyction Californicum is listed in 14 rubrics across 3 chapters — italicised by Boericke in 3 of them, marking the remedy as more frequently verified there.

Respiratory System12 Head1 Male Sexual System1