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Safety Issues
Yerba santa is on the FDAs GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list for use as a food flavoring. There have been no reports of significant side effects or adverse reactions, 1 except for the inevitable occasional allergic reaction. Nonetheless, safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established.
References
- Review of Natural Products. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons; 1991: Yerba Santa monograph.