Yerba Buena (Noun)
Meaning
Trailing perennial evergreen herb of northwestern United States with small white flowers; used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Yerba buena has a pungent, minty flavor and fragrance, but it is not a true mint and has its own distinct medicinal properties.
- Traditionally in the Pacific Northwest, indigenous communities used yerba buena in teas and infusions to treat ailments such as colds and headaches.
- Yerba buena's aerial parts are harvested when in full bloom to be used in medicinal preparations due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- The name yerba buena is Spanish for "good herb," reflecting the herb's historical reputation as a medicinal plant throughout the western United States.
- Herbalists use dried or fresh leaves of yerba buena to make teas, salves, and other topical treatments that alleviate pain and inflammation.