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
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.
Epazote de Comer - Mexican Tea = Removes gas when cooked in food (lst 30 minutes); worms; parasites.
Estiafate  - Mugwort = Stomach ache
Eucalipto - Eucalyptus =  asthma; coughGobernadora -  Chaparral  = Clean the system; helps with urination.
Gordolobo - Mullein Flowers =Cough
Gordolobo - Mullein Flowers =Cough
Hinojo -   Fennel = Gas; indigestion; cramps
Hojasen -  Senna = Liver; parasitesJamaica  - 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.
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

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