Yerba Buena
Herbal Medicine
Yerba buena (Mentha arvensis Linn) is a rambling aromatic herb of the mint family that is known and used as herbal medicine worldwide.
Scientific Name: Mentha spicata, Mentha arvensis
Yerba Buena is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height with oblong shaped leaves with toothed margins. Flowers are hairy and the color is bluish to purplish with axillary head like whorls. Yerba Buena are grown throughout the world from North America to Asia. The plant takes the form of a sprawling, mat-forming perennial, and is especially abundant close to the coast. Yerba Buena is more popular for its culinary application because of its minty flavor. Used in salads and as flavor for cooking foods. Yerba buena aroma is also used for scents and fragrances.

Yerba buena Traditional Medicinal Uses
Yerba buena is largely used in traditional herbal medicine for various conditions.
Yerba buena is also known for its medicinal properties. Yerba buena is used as herbal medicine for the treatment of many ailments which has been traditionally used since ancient times. Studies have shown that Yerba buena contains pulegone, menthol, menthene, menthenone and limonene.

How to make Yerba buena herbal remedy?
The following details the preparation of Yerba buena herbal tea from dried leaves
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Dry Yerba buena leaves for about two weeks
Crush Yerba buena leaves into pieces
Boil the dried Yerba buena leaves in water.
1 tablespoon of dried Yerba buena leaves to one cup water.
Let it seep for 30 minutes,
Strain the leaves.
Take the Yerba buena herbal tea for 4 to 6 times daily.

Yerba Buena Plant Benefits: 4 Ways To Use It To Improve Your Health
Yerba buena plant benefits mostly focus on analgesic or pain-relieving properties. But because of its minty scent and cooling effect, it is often included in the manufacturing of medicinal oil, soaps, and cosmetics. Today, Yerba buena is recognized by the Department of Health as one of the 10 herbal medicines that can help cure certain diseases – most especially aches and pains. This good herb has a lot of benefits to offer us on a practical level. The best Yerba buena plant benefits are the following.
