Nowadays, we get to experience the wonder that is modern medicine. Still, the use of herbal medicine continues to stay relevant. According to the World Health Organization, 75 percent of people in the world currently use herbal remedies to treat basic health needs.
Home remedies made from plants are great to have in a time of need. Not only can making and using your own medicine save you money, but it can also be an empowering way to take ownership of your health and wellness.
You can grow medicinal herbs in your Garden and create your very own pharmacy right at home! Here are five of the easiest plants you should be growing now.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a must-have for any herb garden. It is widely recognized for its use as a tea to promote sleep and ease nervousness. It is described to have a wonderfully sweet flavor with a hint of apple.
The herb grows small white and yellow blossoms that are harvested for tea. Plant chamomile seeds in the spring after the last frost. Chamomile prefers cooler conditions. It’s also drought-tolerant but go easy on the fertilizer. Too much can cause the plant to bloom fewer flowers.
Peppermint
Peppermint can help with all kinds of minor ailments. It’s good for treating nausea, upset stomachs, and headaches. Plus, you can use it for cooking to dress up a dish!
This herb grows best in partial shade and needs to be watered frequently. Be wary of planting it next to other crops, as peppermint can easily take over and spread in your garden. You can control its growth by placing it in a container instead of in the ground.
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Catnip
Sure, cats go wild for catnip, but this plant isn’t just for our feline friends. It’s safe for humans to consume and provides various health benefits.
Catnip is rich in B vitamins and has traditionally been used to treat indigestion, nervousness, and coughs and to relieve intestinal cramps and other bodily aches and pains.
Grow catnip in full sunlight in a pot or raised bed to prevent it from crowding out your other plants.
Echinacea
Echinacea has beautiful purple and red flowers that bloom in midsummer and stick around for many weeks. Pretty much the entire plant–roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers–can be utilized for medicinal purposes.
It is effective in boosting the body’s immune system and has been used for hundreds of years to treat cold and flu symptoms.
The echinacea is a hardy perennial plant that will pop back up in your garden every season. All it really needs to thrive is well-draining soil and the occasional watering. It can tolerate long, dry spells.
The roots and leaves are ready to harvest within the first year of planting, while the roots must wait until the third or fourth year.
Yarrow
Yarrow would be an excellent addition to your garden for several reasons. It keeps pests from damaging your crops while attracting the bugs that actually benefit your garden’s growth.
And, of course, it’s a useful medicinal remedy. It can soothe insect bites/stings, calm inflammation, and heal rashes.
Furthermore, yarrow was commonly used by Native Americans to stop bleeding and control infections in wounds.
As with all types of medicines, make sure to use these herbs under the supervision of your doctor!
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