Epazote, Culinary & Medicinal Herbs

• ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $25.00 or more.Epazote (pronounced eh-pah-ZOH-teh) is an aromatic herb; fresh leaves and tender stems are used in cooking. The epazote plant is a leafy annual or short-lived perennial plant that can reach 4 feet tall—often used in Mexican Cooking. Annual plants reach 2-3 feet tall and grow nicely in the ground or in containers. It is often referred to as having both an acquired aroma and taste. Its flavor is pungent and lemony, with a sharp finish. Epazote contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin B (specifically folic acid), and vitamin C, as well as calcium, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc. It also contains dietary fiber and a small amount of protein. Native to Central America, epazote has been grown for culinary and , Heirloom Garden Seeds purposes in Central America for countless generations. This herb is used in everyday cooking in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca and