We have been in the herb and spice business for over 12 years and have over 150 different Culinary (cooking), dried botanicals and Mexican healing herbs and spices in our inventory.  This is just a partial list of the uses of some of the Herbs and Spices used by New Mexicans and other Hispanics.  As always please consult a doctor before using any alternative healing.

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

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

Basil = Albahacar - Digestion; good luck.

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

Chamomile = Manzanilla - Stomach; to start menstration.

Chaparral = Gobernadora - Clean the system; helps with urination.

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

Comfrey - Confrey - Bones; muscular pain; arthritis.

Corn Silk = Barbas de Elote - Lungs; circulation.

Dill = Endeldo - Internal pain.

Elder Flowers = Sauco - Skin conditions; lung infectons.

Eucaliptus = Eucalipto - asthma; cough.

Fennel = Hinojo - Gas; indegestion; cramps.

Hibiscus = Jamaica - Lungs; stomach; fever.

Horehound = Manrubio - Cough; cold.

Lavender = Alucema - Infections; sleep aid.

Linden Flowers = Tila - Nerves; cough; asthma.

Mexican Tea = Epazote de Comer - Removes gas when cooked in food (lst 30 minutes); worms; parasites.

Mugwort = Estiafate - Stomach ache.

Mullein Flowers = Gordolobo - Cough.

Marjoram = Mejorana - Circulation; gas.

Mustard = Mostaza - Babies appetites.

Passion Flowers = Pasiflora - Best herb for sleep.

PennyRoyal = Poleo - Colds; stomach ache.

Peppermint = Menta - Aids digestion; stomach ache.

Rose Buds = Rosa de Castilla - Skin; baby cramps; help to relax.

Rosemary = Romero - Menopause; head ache; asthma; chronic colds.

Rue = Ruda - Head ache; ear ache.

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

Sage - Salvia - Menopause; digestion.

Sasaparilla = Zarzaparrilla - Veneral disease.

Senna = Hojasen - Liver; parasites.

Seven Blossoms = Siete Azahares - Nerves; sleep aid.

Shave Grass = Cola de Caballo - Lungs; menopause; diahrea

Spearmint = Yerba Buena - Stomach ache.