- Pictures
- Origin
- South America
- Weigh/Count
- Count
- Harvest Time
- ~3-4 month after planting, can be harvested year round.
- Usage
- Medicinal, Ground cover
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Groundcover, Herbaceous, Shurb
- Planting Distance
- 30–50 cm apart for ground cover or tea production
- Nutritional Info
- Justicia pectoralis is not typically consumed for its nutritional value but rather for its medicinal and aromatic properties. There is limited data on macro- and micronutrient content, as it is not a dietary staple.
- Strata Category
- Low
- How to eat
- Use as tea/infusion. Also as a poultice for pain or inflammation. Smoking
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 22. July - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Used as a calming tea (often called "tilo" tea) for stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Infusions are used to reduce inflammation and muscular pain. Known for mild pain-relieving effects. Sometimes used for respiratory issues. In some regions, used to enhance libido.
- Life Cycle
- Secondary
- Spanish Name
- Tilo
- Category
- Leafy greens & herbs
- Scientific Name
- Justicia pectoralis
- Edible parts
- Leaves
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited July 22, 2025.Open in Notion