Spanish Name
Juanilama
Scientific Name
Lippia alba
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
FlowerLeaves
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Growth Type
HerbShurb
Usage
MedicinalPrivacy HedgePollinator
Life Cycle
Secondary
Origin
Central America
Strata Category
LowMedium
How to eat
Medicinal plant. Use for tea or for flavoring soups, stews ..
Nutritional Info
Contains essential oils, flavonoids, and tannins
Medicinal Uses
Calming, digestive, supports relaxation and sleep
Planting Distance
60–100 cm apart, depending on whether grown in hedges, herb rows, or under taller crops.
Harvest Time
2–3 months after planting, can be harvested continuously. Best harvested in the morning when essential oil content is high. Frequent pruning stimulates new growth.
