Two or 3 kinds of healing herbs and spices in your garden are good, however, if you wish to lessen your usage of commercial drugs, then it's about time you consider adding a couple more. Here are 15 healing herbs and spices perfect for your medicinal garden.
Healing Herbs And Spices For Your Medicinal Garden
One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy is a proper diet, and that should include herbs and spices. Why? Herbs and spices have been used for medicinal purpose for good reason. Some people choose to explore alternative, more natural methods of treating ailments and disease to avoid harmful chemicals and cut down on costs. And that's the reason why I have more healing herbs and spices in my garden. It lessens my family's dependence on synthetic drugs. I consider natural cures from these healing herbs and spices still the best remedies, however, it is still prudent to seek professional medical advice before using these herbs and spices for medicinal pruposes.
1. Peppermint
Peppermint is a natural hybrid of watermint and spearmint and is generally used in dental hygiene products, soothing balms, mouth fresheners, and candies. This is definitely one of my favorites! I've grown mint since I've started homesteading. It's actually one of the most established healing herbs to be used by humans. Plant it in a portion of your garden where it can be guaranteed of water and a lot of space to spread.
Peppermint tea is known to ease an upset stomach by drinking tea made of peppermint leaves. Take a couple of sprigs when traveling, sniffing on it once in a while will avoid nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness.
Peppermint's active ingredient is menthol, thus it has a cooling impact on the skin. Create a salve from the Peppermint's leaves and apply it on the affected area to prevent burning and itching due to inflammatory conditions and skin allergies. Peppermint can also have mild analgesic action, and is known to ease muscle cramps and headaches.
2. Lavender
This herb merits plating for the delightful scent of its small blooms alone, yet it can be utilized therapeutically as a stimulating agent. Simply inhaling the scent of the blooms could calm nerves. Its essential oil has a vital role in aromatherapy.
Add a couple of lavender flowers to your bath water or put pockets of its dried flowers under your pillow to have a relaxing sleep. Make the best of the disinfectant and antibacterial qualities of the lavender by infusing the blooms in water and utilizing it to wash damaged skin and face. Lavender is known to be an alternative method for clearing acne break out and quicken wound healing.
3. Sage
Sage has been used for medicinal purposes throughout history. Salvia officinalis is the basic sage that has somewhat thick and extended dark green leaves utilized for cooking, and for good reason. It can enhance appetite and avoid flatulence.
Sage has a hormone regulatory impact on women. A tea of sage leaves has been known to ease symptoms of dysmenorrhea and symptoms connected with premenstrual disorder and menopause. Inhaling an infusion provide relief to respiratory issues, including asthma. It decreases unnecessary sweating and salivation as well.
4. Ginger
This spice has made some amazing progress from its customary culture of India and China. The intense herb can make bones stronger and aid in warding off this season's cold and flu virus.
5. Chamomile
No medicine cabinet is complete without chamomile flowers. There's more than one kind of chamomile, however, the one we need is the Roman chamomile Chamaemelum Nobile. This shaggy plant has finely partitioned leaves and white daisy-like blooms with brilliant yellow middles, however, that portrayal doesn't help much in letting it separated from German chamomile. That is the reason scientific names are vital for recognizing healing herbs.
When you plant chamomile, you can make a tea from fresh flower heads or dry them for later use. Have a couple of flowers in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Allow to soak for 15-20 minutes and drain. Take a cup of this relaxing blend when you feel restless or unsettled, or before your sleep for a calming and sleepy effect.
6. Rosemary
Rosemary is a woody bush, however, it merits a part in every medicinal garden for its healing and culinary attributes. In spite of the fact that it doesn't look the same with other mint plants, it belongs to the similar family.
Grow Rosemary in a container or plant a couple in a line to form a fragrant fence in your garden. Use the leaves frequently for cooking and herbal teas to achieved its greatest advantage.
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7. Parsley
Parsley is a Mediterranean herb full of nutrients and has a couple of health related benefits; though most just use it as seasoning! It can likewise help as an anti-inflammatory for relieving toothaches.
8. Cayenne
Basic in different hot sauces, the cayenne spice has its medicinal benefits, which incorporate blood flow regulation, expanding the circulatory system, and can improve digestion.
9. Basil
Basil has a couple of advantages with regards to the issue of staying healthy. Its benefits incorporate in treating skin, lessening fevers and relieving stress.
10. Cardamon
Regularly used as a part of the Eastern Indies medicine, this spice has several customary medical advantages; my favorite is its incredible source of iron.
11. Lemon Balm
A cousin herb to mint, lemon balm is popular for its assistance in relieving headaches, stomachaches and bloating, toothaches, and more.
12. Watercress
Watercress is a popular dietary supplement. It can aid in keeping the thyroid and cardiovascular system healthy. Thus, having them in my garden is all worth it.
13. Garlic
Also known as the stinking rose, garlic has been used as food and natural medicine since the ancient times. It has the ability to improve immune system because of its antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties.
The garlic cloves have chemicals that close the inflammatory pathways like what ibuprofen does. Always use fresh garlic, crushed or chopped, to get the best results.
14. Oregano
I call oregano my amazing herb! It contains 42 times the antioxidant power than apples, 12 times the power of oranges, 30 times the antioxidant levels of potatoes, and 4 times that of blueberries! A little of this powerful herb is enough to enjoy its full potential.
15. Turmeric
Commonly known as a culinary spice in the Southeast Asia, Turmeric is extremely beneficial for overall health and immunity. Steep it in a tea or add it to a dish for flavor! Careful tho, the highly saturated yellow pigment stains easily.
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There you go my fellow homesteaders, 15 healing herbs and spices you should have in your garden. Having them here in my homestead allow me to be more self-sufficient the natural way. A quick note, though, herbs and spices are natural products however they contain potent bioactive compounds. Never underestimate their power and begin with little quantities to test your tolerance. When you feel better with a suggested quantity of a herb, that doesn’t mean that you can have the best result with a stronger brew or a larger dose. To achieve the full benefit of your grown herbs, get to know them as much as you can! Happy homesteading!
What do you think of these healing herbs and spices? Will they have a place in your garden? Let me know what your thoughts are in the comments section below.
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