Great Medicinal Uses of Garden Herbs!

I absolutely love to garden. Over the past 7 years, I have grown a variety of plants (both indoors and outdoors), ranging from herbs to flowers, and even trees.

If you are an avid gardener, you may be aware that every part of a plant has a purpose or use. When it comes to herbal gardens, most people are probably inclined to use the harvested herbs in their cooking; but there are a great many other uses for those herbs you may not be aware of.

For centuries, herbal remedies have been put to use. Many of them prove much more effective than today’s over-the-counter medications and they can be easily made from garden herbs and other ingredients found in the kitchen. Here is a list of some basic herbal uses:

Aloe Vera – has great soothing and healing properties (particularly for minor cuts and burns)

Basil – can be used for digestion issues, plus anxiety, headaches, and vomiting

Chamomile – this is an extremely versatile herb. It can be used to treat colds, fevers, stomach cramps, insomnia, stress, infections, allergy problems, and a lot more

Dandelions – perhaps more of a weed or wildflower than a herb, but it still has its uses, which include diuretic, anti-fatigue, and body cleansing properties.

Lavender – This is another great herb with a number of purposes—you name it, it can probably help. Arthritis, depression, digestive problems, insomnia, burns, wounds, migraines, and even beauty problems can find a cure (or at least temporary relief) in this herb.

Mint – this nice little herb is mainly for digestive trouble (vomiting, stomach cramps, nausea, etc.), but chewing on a few fresh mint leaves can also help get rid of bad breath

Rosemary – this is a great disinfectant. It’s also used as a tonic, and anti-depressant, and can treat muscle spasms (among other things)

Sage – this herb is good for mouth issues (mouth sores and sore throats) and also as a compress for cuts and wounds.

Thyme – if you need mouthwash, antiseptics, or treatment for epilepsy, lack of appetite, laryngitis, and a number of other ailments, this would be the herb to use.

That is a very, very short list of other herbal uses, but it definitely doesn’t end there. To find out more, check out the links: How To Grow Fruits And Veggies Indoors