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Chan

Hyptis suaveolens

Photo by LarryGraziano
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10.0412, -85.6747

Field Notes

Description:

Chan is commonly used as a refreshing healthy drink, by leaving the seeds to soak in water and refrigerating the mix. Some people add lemon or other citrus fruit to achieve a better taste. Chan has also traditionally been used and continues to be used as a treatment for diarrhea.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica half way through the six month dry season.

Notes:

here is a link for the medicinal properties:
http://www.scipharm.at/download.asp?id=199

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Hyptis suaveolens

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Flowers of South America
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Edible and Medicinal Plants of Costa Rica
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Seeds and Seed Pods
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2012

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