Spanish to Engish Herbs / Yerbas Remedios Names

 We have been in the herb and spice business for over 13 years and have over 150 different Culinary (cooking), dried botanicals and Mexican healing herbs and spices in our inventory. This is just a list of translations and not a complete list of our entire inventory with some of the Herbs and Spices used by New Mexicans and other Hispanics.

As always please consult a doctor before using any alternative healing

 Alucema - Lavender =  Infections; sleep aid. Boil some in water ½ hour before kids bedtime. Will quiet them right down.

Albahacar - Basil = Digestion; good luck.

Anis - Anise Seed = Gas; digestion; cramps; stomach weakness.

Anis Estrella - Anise / Star =  For new born babies when they can't stop crying.
Axocopaque - Wintergreen

Azafran (Mexican Saffron) - Safflower =  Used in cooking to add reddish color, very little taste - Spanish rice

Barbas de Elote - Corn Silk = Lungs; circulation

Boldo Boldo Leaves =  - Liver; scars (face); cramps.

Canela - Cinnamon = Digestion; can be used as a tea after strong emotions

Cola de Caballo - Shave Grass / Horsetail = Lungs; menopause; diarrhea

Confrey - Comfrey –  Bones; muscular pain; arthritis.

Endeldo - Dill =  Internal pain

Epazote – Removes gas from gaseous foods. Add to pot of beans ½ hour before they are finished cooking. Good in gaseous veggies too. It is the same enzyme used in Bean-o!
Epazote de Comer - Mexican Tea =  Removes gas when cooked in food (lst 30 minutes); worms; parasites.

Estiafate - Mugwort = Stomach ache

Eucalipto - Eucalyptus =  asthma; cough

Gobernadora -  Chaparral = Clean the system; helps with urination.
Gordolobo - Mullein Flowers =Cough

Hinojo -  Fennel = Gas; indigestion; cramps

Hojasen - Senna = Liver; parasites

Jamaica - Hibiscus =  Lungs; stomach; fever. Great added to lemonade to make it pink and give it a kick. Especially yummy with lavender added in too.

Manrubio - Horehound = Cough; cold

Manzanilla - Chamomile =  Stomach; to start menstruation

Mejorana -  Marjoram = Circulation; gas.

Menta -  Peppermint = Aids digestion; stomach ache

Mostaza Amarilla - Mustard/Yellow

Nuez Moscada - Nutmeg =  Appetites

Pasiflora - Passion Flowers =  Best herb for sleep

Poleo -  PennyRoyal = Colds; stomach ache

Romero - Rosemary = Menopause; head ache; asthma; chronic colds
Rosa de Castilla -  Rose Buds = Skin; baby cramps; help to relax. Luxurious as a pampering cup of tea.

Ruda - Rue = Head ache; ear

Salvia - Sage =  Menopause; digestion

Sauco - Elder Flowers = Skin conditions; lung infections

Siete Azahares - Seven Blossoms = Siete Azahares - Nerves; sleep aid

Tila - Linden Flowers = Nerves; cough; asthma

Yerba Buena - Spearmint = Stomach ache

Zarzaparrilla - Sarsaparilla = Veneral disease