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Alegría Village Community, en Eco-village in the hills of San Mateo, Costa Rica.

Hyptis suaveolens

Common Name

Pignut

Family

LAMIACEAE

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Spanish Name

Chan

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  • Grows well on full sun exposure and is a good option for replacing grasses.
  • It has been used for gastrointestinal inflammation, cramps, as antiparasitic and insect repellent. A popular digestive drink is made soaking the seeds in water and adding sugar.
  • Pollinated mainly by bees. PROPAGATION: Seeds.