Yerba buena (Mentha arvensis) Herbal Medicine
This article discusses the medicinal uses, health Benefits, side effects and warnings of Yerba buena.
Yerba buena also commonly called mint posses aromatic properties and flavour that is widely used in varieties of cuisines. It is also used in traditional medicine since ancient times providing a long list of health benefits from skin to cancer prevention. Discover the many used this wonderful aromatic plant.
Scientific Name: Mentha spicata, Mentha arvensis
Other names:
Hierba buena (Spain.), Minta (Italy), Minze (Germany), Marsh mint (English), Mint, peppermint (Engl.), Po-ho (China.)
Yerba buena (Mentha arvensis Linn) is a rambling aromatic herb of the mint family that is known and used as herbal medicine worldwide.
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.