Collection: Hoja santa How to use

  1. Culinary Uses: Hoja Santa is commonly used in Mexican cuisine to impart its unique aroma and flavor to dishes. You can use fresh or dried Hoja Santa leaves as a wrap for tamales, fish, or poultry, or simply add them to soups, stews, or sauces for a delightful herbal note.

  2. Medicinal Infusions: To harness its digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits, you can make a soothing herbal tea. Simply steep a few dried Hoja Santa leaves in hot water for 5-10 minutes, strain, and enjoy before or after meals for digestive relief.

  3. Topical Applications: In some cases, Hoja Santa leaves are used topically to alleviate joint pains or muscle aches. Create a compress by steeping dried leaves in hot water, allowing them to cool, and then applying them to the affected area.