15 most effective medicinal herbs to grow in your gardenPOSTED BY FARHAN AHSAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2013 IN HERBS | 99,906 VIEWS | 6 RESPONSES

The medicines that we see today, including the heavy antibiotics and the normal

syrups, never existed century ago. However, people since inception have been

taking a different form of medications for illness and other health problems. The

power of herbal medicines cannot be overlooked at point time – prior to all the

modern medicines, these herbal medicines even cured deadly diseases.

Once again, pharmacy is going into the herbal era to explore and bring out the

human health benefits. This is because of the ease of use and yes, the

affordability and the power to heal almost every human health disorder.

Unfortunately, we lack medicinal plant information and that is why never think

of having some quick doctors (medicinal plants) at home. Indeed, everyone

seems to be pleased and delighted with the importance of medicinal plants; are

you intrigued to have a small healing garden of your own? I mean its fun and

benefit for generations. People have always been inquiring about:

Are herbal remedies safe?

Which are the best healing plants?

Is growing medicinal plants a great and beneficial hobby?

This excerpt deals with the most common medicinal plants and their uses –

moreover, you would get to know about the list of medicinal plants which can

easily been grown at home. For your knowledge and better understand, you can

easily relate the information with medicinal plant pictures over the internet and

grasp the idea in a better way.

In case of emergencies your little medicinal herbal garden would always stand

besides you – for example, my mother was lucky enough to have aloe vera at

home garden because I got burnt by the heater and during the cold nights there

was no one to take me to doctor. Well, now you must check out the simplest yet

effective medicinal plants that must be there in the garden:

1)    Aloe Vera:

It can be gown under normal conditions because it just needs moist soil and sun

exposure. The big leaves contain sap, which works amazingly against:

Burns

Wounds and cuts

Eczema

Skin allergies

The intake of aloe vera juice can heal:

  digestive problems and appetite

Chronic constipation

ulcerative colitis

2)    Marsh Mallow:

You must have an idea; it is the same plant from which edible marshmallows are

obtained. The roots of this plant are extremely beneficial as they treat:

Insect bites

bruises and wounds

Aching muscles

Skin inflammations

Internally you can treat:

Ulcer

Stomach acids

Urine problems

3)    Pot Marigold:

The best thing about this plant is it can be grown under normal climatic

conditions. It is commonly known for its great benefits for the skin – however, it

is amazingly for external uses like:

Insect bites

Sore eyes

Wounds and stings

It also works best for:

Fevers

Infections (chronic)

Varicose veins

4)    Chinese yam:

This type of yam can be eaten to cure tonic effects in spleen and stomach. In

addition, it helps in treating lungs and kidneys. You can also treat:

Tiredness

Diarrhea

Dry coughs

Poor digestion

Helps in weight loss

Problematic urination

Diabetes

Snake and Scorpio bites

5)    Tea tree:

You must have heard about tea green a lot, especially for treatment against loss

of hair and headaches. It contains amazing benefits like antibacterial, anti fungal

and works best as antiseptic. In addition, it treats:

Burns

Fever

Athlete foot

fatigue syndrome

Vaginal infections

Acne and warts

Insect bites

6)    Lemon balm:

The leaves of this plant have mint like smell and provides nourishing image. It

has big summer flowers, which can be rubbed against the skin for:

Animal bites

Mosquito bites

Sores

Herpes

The nectar that is used with water in form of juice is beneficial for:

Fevers

Colds and cough

Depression

Headaches

Upset stomach

Insomnia

7)    Thyme:

It is mostly known for its strong antiseptic nature. It is wonderful when it comes

to the treatment of:

Congestion

Stomach gas

Coughs

8)    Basil:

You must have used basil lot many times in food but have you ever tried it to

heal flatulence? It has the power to treat:

Cuts

Lack of appetite

Stomach gas

scrapes

9)    Sage:

 

You must have had used sage in your food – interestingly, it has the capacity to

treat:

Skin infection

Gum infection (mouth infections)

Helps in digestion

Helps in unblocking menopause

10)   Fenugreek seeds:

These are very nourishing and carry great nutritional value – they can treat:

Labor pain

Inflammations

Digestion issues

Drain ducts

Diabetes (initial)

Blood cholesterol levels (low)

Refresh breathe

11)   Comfrey:

It contains allantoin, which helps in a replacement of body cells naturally. In

addition, it can treat:

bronchial issues

broken bones (weak bones)

arthritis

severe burns

cuts and acne

sprains

ulcer

12)  Turkey Rhubarb

It works well for the digestion problems and maintains balance in the digestive

system. This herb is very gentle and treats:

Constipation

Menstrual problem

Bladder problem

Diarrhea

Hemorrhoids

13)    Ginseng:

This herb is known for its natural ability to promote health and prolong the life.

The roots can used to treat:

Nervous disorders (relaxation of nervous system

Increase the metabolism rate

Improved blood pressure levels

Improve diet

Improve immunity

increased hormone secretion

14)   Peppermint:

Peppermint is known as the world most powerful and oldest herb that can treat

human health effectively. It is enriched with Vitamins like A and C – contains

manganese and iron. The leaves can be used to treat:

Upset stomach

Treat fever

o Flatulence

15)   Milk Thistle:

It improves the liver function effectively – also it treats:

jaundice

poisoning

bladder issues

High cholesterol levels

In addition, other medicinal plants that have higher benefits include:

Guto Kola

Globe Artichoke

Camomile

Echinacea

Siberian Ginseng

Great Yellow Gentian