The modern-day medicines that we commonly see are just the derivatives of all the medicinal plants and herbs around us. Nature has blessed us with amazing plants with great curable features.
These medicinal and herbal plants have been used from ancient times to allure the problems of those in pain. Their power cannot be denied at any time and they can even cure the most deadly disease in real-time.
The Best 12 Medicinal Plants for Your Garden And Their Uses
Following are some of the few herbal and medicinal plant from which you can benefit in everyday:
1. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is one top 5 my favorite medicinal plants .Just a little moisture and exposure can help in the easy growth of this herb. It has large leaves that contain sap, working effectively against various wounds, cuts, allergies and eczema. Burns
Extracting the juice of aloe Vera and its consumption heals
- Digestive tract problems
- Severe constipation
- Ulcers
2. Pot Marigold
It does not require any specific conditions to grow and can cultivate in normal climatic conditions. It is found to have extensive benefits in relief of skin infections. Its other external benefits include cure against skin bite, stings, wounds and infectious eyes. It can also lower body temperature in the case of fever and works on chronic infections.
3. Chinese yam
Yam of this kind can remove the tonics of stomach and spleen. Also lungs and kidneys can be treated in case of any disease. The frequent issues like diarrhea, digestion issues, weight gain, infectious urine and diabetes have a single solution, the Chinese Yam. The deadly snake and scorpion bites can be healed by this yam.
4. Tea tree
Tea leaves are frequently used to counter hair fall. It can fight against bacteria, fungi and other harmful microorganisms. It is one of the best natural antiseptics. Diseases like athlete’s foot, vaginal thrust and fatigue syndrome can be cured by this medication. Moreover, it relieves fever.
Tea tree oil can be also be used to treat:
Vaginal infections e.g bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection
- Pimple or acne
- Athlete’s foot
- Verrucae
- Warts
- Insect bites
- Cold sores
- Nits
- Cystitis
- Glandular fever
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Thrush
5. Thyme
Widely known for its antiseptic nature, it is one of a kind when it comes to treating diseases. A cough, congestion and stomach ache can be well cured by this herbal medicine.
6. Basil
You might have been obsessed with using Basil in all your food. But here we go, it can also cure your pains. It has tremendous healing power and can quickly heal cuts and scrapes. Also it naturally enhances our appetite and cures stomach problems.
7. Sage
Sage is a complete herbal treatment for skin infections, gum infections and stomach disorders. Most importantly, it naturally helps in unblocking the stage of menu pause. Plus as it is an herbal medicine so no side effects are included in this process.
8. Fenugreek
A great deal of nutritional value is associated with these seeds. The can decrease the labor pain, cure inflammation, diabetes and regulate the blood sugar level.
9. Witch Hazel
This is a shrub and can grow in moist/dry region and it has oval green leaves and flowers with little petals than are dark yellow, orange or red.
Witch hazel can be used in various astringents and beauty products. It can also be used to cure
- Hemorrhoids,
- Inflammation,
- Wounds and
- Bruises.
- Old –age wrinkle
It has been used in eye drops and to treat other eye problems. It bark is used for treating diarrhea, colitis and dysentery.
According to sciencedaily witch hazel can be used as Age-old remedies and also be used in treating a lot of serious medical problems, as well as keeping skin firmer and less wrinkled, according to researchers. Experts claims that white tea, witch hazel and the simple rose contain potential health and beauty properties which could be simply too good to ignore.
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10. Stinging Nettle
This is one of the top medicinal plants .it generally known for its anti-itch properties and it is also very nutritious herb .
Here are the medicinal uses of Stringing nestle:
- Skin problems like eczema
- Nettle rash
- Chicken pox
- Bruises
- Cleanse the blood
- Treat hay fever
- Arthritis and anemia
- Excessive menstruation
- Hemorrhoids
- Rheumatism
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11. Sea Buckthorn
This is one of versatile medicinal plants. The plant has been used in many centuries including China to treat cough, cure indigestion, invigorate blood circulation and relieve pain. The stems and leaves are used in Mongolia to treat gastrointestinal distress in humans and animals.
The bark and leaves are used for treating diarrhea, gastrointestinal, dermatological issues and topical compressions for rheumatoid arthritis. The subordinate flowers can be used as skin smoother
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The berries on the other hand are used together with other herbs for pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiac, blood and metabolic disorders.
Fresh sea buckthorn berry juice is known be treating:
- Gastritis
- Eczema
- Canker sores
- General ulcerative disorders
- Keratitis
- Colds
- Fever
- Stomach ulcers
- Cancer
- Metabolic disorders
- Liver diseases
- Inflammation
- Peptic ulcer
- Trachoma
11. Marshmallow
This one of the medicinal plants that generally use to treat dry cough and sore throats. This is an African plant with short round leaves and little pale flowers. It was basically used medicinally by the Egyptians. Its usage was later adopted by the French. Recently, it has a wide range of medicinal uses.
Here are the list of it medicinal uses:
Marshmallow is source of salicylic acid which aids in treating chronic headaches and muscle pain.
- Urinary infections,
- Bladder infections
- Diarrhea
- Treating bladder stones
- Skin problems
- Ulcers
- Inflammation
- Even burn wounds and marks
Homemade Natural Hair De-tangler Recipe
If you are fighting with annoying small and rough hair that is brittle and dry or really curly hair that is hard to regulate, then now you can try to use marshmallows for your hair. There are many brands that market 100% organic marshmallow soaps and shampoos that will revamp every strand of your hair.
Use the following ingredients:
- 8 ounce of organic oil such as palm oil
- 8 ounce of olive oil
- 4 ounce of good quality shea butter
- 2 ounce of castor oil
- 8 ounce of marshmallow
- 8 ounce of coconut oil
- 3 ounce of cocoa butter
- 4.5 ounce of Iye (excess fat)
- 2 ounce jojoba oil
- 2 ounce of essential oils of your choice, I will recommend that a blend of sweet orange, lavender and rosemary
Then mix all the ingredients together and apply it to your hair everyday.. Until you get healthy hair.
Alternately, add 10 fluid ounces of marshmallow root water infusion and 1.5 tablespoons of marshmallow root powder that is easily available at most stores that sell herbal products.
Homemade Marshmallow Tea Recipe for Healthy Living
Recipes
- 1 tablespoon Marshmallow Root
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Leaf (optional- for taste)
- A cup warm water
Direction
- Mix marshmallow with other recipe and water in a mason jar and put on the lid.
- Shake gently and put it in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- Strain and drink cool.
Other medicinal plants are cannabis, sage Milk Thistle, Feverfew ,Slippery Elm etc .So we must realize these countless blessings of nature and utilize them to cure deadly diseases and other forms of pains.
References
www.theselfsufficientliving.com/list-of-medicinal-plants-to-grow-in-your-garden/
www.odyb.net/discoveries/27-medicinal-plants-worth-your-garden-space/
www.healthbeckon.com/marshmallows benefits/
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111201132501.htm
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