It is important to dedicate a tiny space in
your dwelling to growing medicinal
herbs, as they may come handy during
emergencies, especially in a home with
small children. Even people who live in
apartments can grow some herbs on their
window sills, but they have to choose
only those plants that have great
medicinal value due to lack of space.
So, what are the medicinal plants you can
grow in your garden that will give you
best value for space in terms of health
and medicinal benefits? Given below are
top ten herbs that have been gaining
popularity as garden medicinal plants.
Top 10 Medicinal Herbs for your Garden
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1. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is the herb that has great
medicinal properties, which can also be
used as balm, to treat burns, wounds, and
inflammation. Though the plant requires
sunlight, it can be kept in a pot and
grown indoors if one can ensure that it
gets enough sunlight.
2. Mint
Mint is one of the herbs that grow easily;
in fact, it is known to overtake the
growth of other plants in the garden. The
herb will not only be useful as a spice, but
can be used to treat sudden stomach
problems, like nausea, indigestion,
vomiting and flatulence.
3. Sage
Easy to grow, this medicinal and cooking
herb works great in healing insect bites,
infections of skin, in addition to being an
excellent home remedy for indigestion,
depression, gastritis, and menopause
related problems in women.
4. Chamomile
Besides being a medicinal plant which
can be used to anxiety, insomnia,
cure
eye problems, diarrhea, hemorrhoids,
migraine and many other illnesses, this
beautiful flowering plant will also add to
the beauty of the garden.
5. Lavender
The herb with beautiful flowers can calm
and relax a depressed or stressed out
person. Furthermore, it is a good
antiseptic for wounds and bruises, used
in treatment of fatigue, anxiety and
insomnia. The exotic fragrance of
lavender is known to have a soothing and
sedative effect on those who inhale it.
The wonder herb, which doubles as a
spice, is quite easy to grow if some of its
basic requirements are met, like good
soil, watering and harvesting at the right
time. The herb with amazing healing
powers has been extensively used to treat
various ailments all over the world for
more than 5,000 years. Garlic can be used
as expectorant, antibacterial and
antifungal for wounds and cuts, for relief
from fevers, coughs, cold and many other
diseases.
6. Ginger
Ginger is a spice and medicinal herb that
can be of great use if grown in the
backyard. The herb is excellent for
nausea, vomiting, cold and coughs. On
the day you have had a heavy meal and
feel uneasy, this herb works wonder,
giving instant relief from the discomfort.
8. Holy Basil
Holy basil, known as Tulsi in India, is
still grown and worshipped in many
Indian homes. The plant is considered as
"Queen of Herbs" by medical
practitioners for its exceptional
medicinal properties in curing various
ailments of human body.
9. Rosemary
The beautiful herb rosemary is
recognized for its phyto-nutrients,
antioxidants, essential acids and other
medicinal properties. Rosemary is good
in treating headaches, liver ailments,
respiratory problems, epilepsy, stress
and other diseases. The herb can be easily
grown in a pot.
10. Tea Tree
Tea tree is a very useful medicinal herb to
grow in the garden. The oil extracted
from the leaves and twigs of tea tree
plant has great healing properties which
are used to treat acne, warts, cold sores,
burns and other skin problems.
