Yerba buena

The specific plant species regarded as yerba buena varies from region to region, depending on what grows wild in the surrounding landscape, or which species is customarily grown in local gardens.

Perhaps the most common variation of this plant is spearmint (Mentha spicata).

All plants so named are associated with medicinal properties,[1][2][3] and some have culinary value as herbal teas or seasonings as well.

[citation needed] In Puerto Rico, Clinopodium vimineum (formerly Satureja viminea), is sometimes called yerba buena.

[citation needed] In Colombia, Yerba Buena is known for having many medicinal purposes, As it helps with digestion and Bilis activity and with Inflammation.