Mexican Lippia, Yerba Duce

Last updated: February 8, 2026Reviewed date: February 8, 2026Reading time: 6 min read

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This article explains Bushy Lippia Scientific Classification in simple medical language.

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Definition

Bushy Lippia is a Central American plant that is used by Aztac peoples as an herbal sweetener. This perennial herb is inherent to Southern Mexico, the Caribbean, Colombia and Venezuela. It is well known of more than 200 species of Lippia are mostly from the tropics. It is a fast-growing ground cover that sends horizontal runners. It grows well in areas with full sunlight and requires a warm climate with soil pH ranging from 6 to 8. Leaves are decussate-opposite, lance-shaped-oblong about 3-10 x 1.5-3.5 cm across with narrow to pointed base, sawtoothed margins, sparsely velvet-hairy above. The leaf stalk is velvet-hairy, slender about 1 cm long, and exstipulate. Leaves are extremely sweet and known to be 1500 times sweeter than ordinary sugar. Flowers form in leaf axils in a solitary spike or cylindric head. The flower cluster stalk is hairy, round about 0.5-2.5 cm long. Flowers are aromatic, stalkless, the calyx is cup-shaped. Flowers are bluish-purple, hypocrateriform, four-lobed. The Upper 2 lobes are notched, lower 2 lobes are deflexed. The flower tube is narrow, cylindric, tip ampliates 5 x 1 mm. Fruit is a drupe, pear-shaped about 2 x 1.5 mm hard, bony separating into 2 seeded pyrenes.

Uses

This is a stimulating and relaxing agent. The taste is very pleasant but be careful not to use it too freely as it may provoke nausea.
The demulcent and expectorant effect to the throat and air passage is soothing to coughs, colds, whooping cough and the freeing of stuffiness in the bronchial tubes and affection thereof, in general.
Acting upon the mucous membrane as an alternative. More serviceable combined with syrup of wild cherry or other lung tonics.
In folk medicine, it is used for treating bronchitis, cough, liver disorders, indigestion, dysentery, and hypertension.
The dried plant is used for hypertension, stomach troubles, infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।" data-rx-term="inflammation" data-rx-definition="Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।">inflammation, insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।" data-rx-term="diabetes" data-rx-definition="Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar stays too high because insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।">diabetes, hemorrhoids, bronchitis and hepatosis.

Facts About Bushy Lippia

Name	Bushy Lippia
Scientific Name	Phyla dulcis
Native	Found growing in North America and also in warm regions of Asia and Africa. Cultivated in gardens of England.
Common/English Name	Mexican Lippia, Yerba Duce
Name in Other Languages	English: Aztec sweetherb, Mexican lippie, Honeyherb, Mexican lippia, Rough fogfruit, Mexican sweetleaf, Sweetleaf, Sweet lippia; German: Aztekisches Süßkraut; Spanish: Hierba dulce, Oruzuz, Yerba dulce; Afrikaans: Beukessbossie; German: Aztekisches Süßkraut , Minzverbene; Spanish:- México: Correchoncho, Hierba dulce, Perú: Menta dulce, Guatemala: Oro azul, Orozul,Orosul, Cuba, Guatemala: Orozus, Orozús, Orozuz del pais , Orozuz, Orozuz de la tierra, Oruzuz; Panamá: Regaliz, Salvia santa
Plant Growth Habit	Straggling shrub
Plant Size	4-6 ft tall
Leaf	Lanceshaped-oblong, 3-10 x 1.5-3.5 cm across
Medicinal part	Leaves

Bushy Lippia Scientific Classification

Scientific Name: Phyla dulcis

Rank	Scientific Name & (Common Name)
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)
Subkingdom	Viridiplantae (Green plants)
Infrakingdom	Streptophyta (Land plants)
Superdivision	Embryophyta
Division	Tracheophyta (Vascular plants, tracheophytes)
Class	Magnoliopsida
Subclass	Asteridae
Order	Lamiales
Family	Verbenaceae (Verbenas, verbénacées)
Genus	Phyla Lour. (Frogfruit, fogfruit)
Species	Phyla dulcis (Trevir.) Moldenke (Aztec sweetherb, honeyherb, Mexican lippie)
Synonyms	Lippia dulcis Trevir. Phyla scaberrima

Dose

The tincture, 10 drops in water; 1 dram of the tincture will be found sufficient to add to 4 oz. of cough syrup.

Homeopathic Clinical

Tincture of whole fresh plant—Cough.

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Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

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What to tell the doctor

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Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Basic physical examination by a clinician
CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

Drink warm safe fluids and avoid smoke/dust exposure.
Use a mask and seek testing advice if infection is suspected.
Breathing difficulty should be treated as a warning sign.

OTC medicine safety

Cough syrups are not always needed; ask a clinician or pharmacist, especially for children.
Do not use leftover antibiotics for cough without medical advice.

Avoid these mistakes

Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

Shortness of breath, blue lips, chest pain, coughing blood, severe weakness, or low oxygen needs urgent care.

Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider

Tests to discuss with doctor

Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.

Step 1
Check danger signs first

If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.
Step 2
Record the symptom story

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Step 3
Visit a qualified clinician

A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.
Step 4
Do only useful tests

Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
Follow up and return early if worse

If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

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