Bailahuén

Haplopappus baylahuen

infusion

A resinous, aromatic Chilean shrub, drunk as an infusion.

Origin

Chile

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

One teaspoon of dried herb per cup, five to ten minutes in barely simmering water; the infusion is strained and drunk.

Did you know?

Its name comes from the Mapudungun vai-lahuén: “herb for boiling”.