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Hoja Santa (Piper auritum) is a perennial shrub native to Central and northern South America, including countries such as Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, and Honduras. Hoja Santa (Latin: Piper auritum) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hoja Santa is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Hoja Santa is a member native to BLZ, CLM, COS, ECU, ELS, and FRG. Hoja Santa thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Hoja Santa grows best in USDA zone 8-11. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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