Epazote is a type of Central American herb which has a pungent taste and also has notes of oregano, citrus, mint and anise.
The herb epazote is also known as dysphania ambrosioides, formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides, Jesuit's tea, Mexican tea or wormseed, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb native to the Americas.
Other English names for Epazote are skunk weed, goosefoot, Jesuit's tea, Mexican tea or wormseed.
Epazote is a flowering plant that is native to South America and Central America.
The Epazote herb is a common seasoning used in Latin American cooking and is often used in bean dishes, chilis, stews and soups.
Epazote is also used in herbal teas and tisanes.
And Epazote has also been used medicinally to treat intestinal parasites.
Epazote and Mexican oregano are sometimes confused with each other although they are not the same herb.
Epazote instead has a strong, pungent flavor with notes of oregano and Mexican oregano has a more intense flavor of thyme along with hints of mint.