Hierbabuena Health Dictionary

Mint (Mentha species). Plant Part Used: Leaf, stalk, flower.Dominican Medicinal Uses: Leaves and stems: tea, orally, for stomach pain, indigestion, stress, anxiety, diabetes, menstrual cramps; poultice, externally, for topical burns and minor abrasions.Safety: Widely consumed and generally considered safe.Laboratory & Preclinical Data: Antispasmodic, antiflatulent, stimulant, antimicrobial and sedative.* See entry for Hierbabuena in “Part 3: Dominican Medicinal Plant Profiles” of this book for more information, including references.