Wendita calysina

Other names: Burrito tea, Aloysia polystachya

Wendita calysina, also known as Burrito Tea or Aloysia polystachya, is an annual to perennial plant in the verbena family. It is native to Argentina and Paraguay and is characterised by its typical aromatic leaves and small white flowers. This plant is very hardy, making it able to find a home even in harsh conditions such as arid regions.

Wendita calysina is used not only for its attractive appearance but also for its medicinal and aromatic properties. Its leaves and flowers are used to make herbal teas and infusions, which are consumed for their beneficial effects on the digestive system. Wendita calysina flowers have relaxing effects and help with many health problems such as nervousness, insomnia or pain relief. This is especially true for headaches or menstrual cramps. We can find this product on the market under different names, including Burrito tea. In fresh and dried form, they are also used as aromatic ingredients in cosmetics and herbal soaps.