Just one leaf of this plant is worth a gold mine!

used the plant in teas and infusions to help ease:

    Mild coughs
    Respiratory congestion
    Stomach discomfort
    Bloating
    Fluid retention
    Occasional digestive heaviness

Some traditional practices also associate the herb with support for circulation and urinary wellness.
Traditional Uses for Respiratory Support

One of the best-known folk uses of Santa Lucía herb involves respiratory health.

Because it is traditionally considered an expectorant herb, many people drink the tea during seasonal illnesses to help:

    Loosen mucus