yerba buena - the medicinal wild mint
yerba buena - the medicinal wild mint
Clinopodium douglasii is a creeping sweet-smelling herb that belongs to the mint family. Its wide usage is attributed to the minty aromatic flavour, culinary, medicinal and therapeutic attributes of this herb. Interestingly, different regions have different plant species that are regarded as yerba buena. This is largely dependent on the plant specie that grows wild in the area.
Yerba Buena is an excellent source of antioxidants such as polyphenols quercetin, caffeine, catechin and caffeic acid. It is also rich in limonene, pulegone, menthol, menthenone and menthene. Studies reveal that Yerba buena is mostly used in folk, ayurvedic and herbal medicine for treating and healing several ailments. It offers relaxation to the body, mind and spirit. Apart from its healing properties, this herb is used for culinary purposes. Some remarkable benefits of this exceptional herb are discussed below.
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