8 Ways to Bring Medicinal Herbs to Your Garden

Lots of gardens sport an array of familiar culinary herbs, from rosemary and thyme to basil and oregano. But, fewer gardens are filled with other herbs that are not only beautiful and often culinary but also have medicinal properties.

It is most important that extensive research goes into any plant before it is consumed or used medicinally, as well as medical advice.

But, if you’re cautious, there are lots of gentle plants that may alleviate symptoms of anxiety, stress, cold, and flu symptoms and boost your immune system.

Read on to learn more about growing medicinal herbs at home.

1. Medicinal Plants in Pots

There are several reasons why someone might not be able to have a full garden.  It might be a matter of space, time, or ability.  However, that needn’t be a reason not to grow your medicinal herb garden in containers.  Those with a small sunny porch or windowsill can still enjoy all of the benefits of some amazing plants right on their doorstep. Take a look at these 5 Medicinal Herbs to Grow in Pots.

2. Medicinal Herbs at Home

By and large, just about every edible plant comes equipped with a useful slurry of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients well-tuned for keeping the body sufficiently bolstered. However, there are some plants, especially certain herbs and spices, that excel in human health. Lots of them can be grown easily right at home. Check out these 9 Herbs and Spices to Start a Medicinal Garden at Home.

3. Medicinal Herbs from Cuttings

Most plants with stems and branching leaves can be clipped in a specific place and rooted in water or the earth to produce another plant. Certain plants have a much higher success rate than others for propagation this way. There are lots of medicinal and edible plants that you can reproduce for yourself with just a cutting. All you need is a friend with the plant that you want. Read on to learn How to Grow Edible and Medicinal Plants From Cuttings.

4. Chamomile

Chamomile is commonly known and used as a comforting bedtime tea. This pretty plant, which is a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae family), is very simple to grow and can provide you with a bountiful garden bursting with delicate flowers and fragrant foliage, as well as an abundance of fodder for your herbal tea cupboard. The word chamomile comes from the Greek Chamos which means “ground” and melos, which means “apple.” This makes sense, as some describe the smell of chamomile as being reminiscent of apples! Learn How to Grow and Use Chamomile in Herbal Tea.

5. Valerian

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a pretty, flowering, perennial plant that is prevalent in zones 3-9. The plant is native to Asia and Europe but is grown all over the world for its ornamental and medicinal properties. Valerian is very easy to grow, and being a perennial and a prolific self-seeder, it should reappear in your garden year after year. Read on for tips for growing valerian in your backyard and using it in your kitchen. Learn all about  How to Grow and Use Valerian.

6. Passion Flower

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), also known as maypop, is a vine native to North America. It can be found weaving its way through hedgerows and grass verges, making itself very much visible throughout the summer when it shows off its incredibly intricate flowers. Depending on your region, you can grow this gorgeous vine for its vigor, delicious fruits, medicinal flowers, and completely stunning, showy flowers as a perennial in your garden. Read on to learn all about Passionflower: How to Grow and Use It.

7. Echinacea

Echinacea flowers are found in many ornamental gardens as a result of their stunning and vibrant flowers. However, echinacea is also grown and used for its medicinal properties.   If ever you look in the herbal tea section at your supermarket, you will likely see an echinacea tea right there on the shelves.  Any tea that claims to be immune boosting will likely have echinacea in its ingredient list. Read on to learn all about Echinacea: How to Grow and Use It.

8. Lavender

One of the wonderful things about lavender is that it is so versatile. It can be used purely for its ornamental qualities in the garden, or you can get a little more adventurous and enjoy it for its culinary, medicinal, and crafting properties. Thankfully, it is easy to grow, fun to harvest, and will keep you in projects all summer. Check out  How to Grow Lavender and Fun Ways to Use It.

This article is for information purposes only. Consult a medical professional and do your research before using herbs medicinally.

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