Medicinal and traditional herbs in Spain
Spain has a strong tradition of herbal medicine and plant-based remedies. Many herbs are known by different local names across regions.
Use this page to discover herbs commonly used in Spain and how they are known locally.
Popular herb names in Spain
Herbs used in Spain
Also known as
Common in
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Spain, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay
Also known as
- Alavina
- Arvino
- Hierba Buena
- Hierbabuena
- Hortelã
- Hortelã-verde
- Menta
- Menta Dulce
- Mentha spicata L.
- mint
- Pan Sut
- Spearmint
- Yerba Buena
Common in
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Peru, Paraguay, Venezuela
Also known as
Common in
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela