: a piece of corn husk formerly used for rolling cigarettes.

What does Hoja mean?

: a piece of corn husk formerly used for rolling cigarettes.

What does hoja santa do?

Yerba santa is used for respiratory conditions including cough, cold, tuberculosis, asthma, and long-term swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs (chronic bronchitis). It is also used for fever and dry mouth. Some people use it to relieve muscle spasms and to loosen phlegm.