Benefits of Yerba Buena
"Culinary Purposes"
Yerba buena can be eaten raw or used for preparing assorted dishes such as yerba buena salad, soup, stew etc. It is also used for blending minty yerba buena tea, Oregon tea. The herb can also be dried and used for seasoning food. It can also be used for preparing mint juice and mint detox drink. The minty flavour adds distinctive taste and aroma to dishes.
"Analgesic Properties"
Studies reveal that yerba buena leaves contain analgesic properties thus can be used for relieving pain. The leaves concoction can be used for treating stomach ache, toothache and headache. For analgesic purposes, boil a handful of yerba leaves with a cup of water for 15 mins. Allow the drink to cool down before drinking. Repeat the process every 3 to 4 hours for relief.
"Anti-spasmodic Properties"
The leaves can serve as an antispasmodic herbal drug and as such can be used to relieve the body from spasm of involuntary muscle.