Secrets Of A Herb Garden

Herbal medicines have taken off lately as more people seek healthy alternatives. Growing medicinal herbs allows you to have even more control over your health. You can control pesticides being used to grow the herbs you will use. Those who buy herbs to make medicine only have control over the medicine they are making. The best part about using herbs for health purposes is most herbs pull double duty. This means you do not have to grow a hundred different herbs to get hundreds of benefits. The best part is herbs are easy to grow, so there is no excuse not to grow your own.

Mint is a great herb for those getting started on growing medicinal herbs. It grows very easily and has many different uses. Simply chewing mint after a meal will help you in two major ways. You will benefit by having better breath and it aids in digestion. If you use peppermint in a tea, you will get a boost of energy. This is great for those who are sensitive to caffeine, but like the energy it gives them. Mint allows you mental clarity without all the jitters from caffeine.

Aloe is a great plant for those growing medicinal herbs. It seems there is always a new way to use this product. The gel from the inside of the plant is the part you use. Everyone is aware of the benefit it has on burns. Most cooks keep an aloe plant in the windowsill for quick relief from accidents. What a lot of people do not know is how beneficial it is to ingest aloe. It helps with digestion as well as ulcers. The list of benefits from aloe goes on.

Those who have problems with anxiety may want to plant some lavender. Just the smell of lavender has been proven to soothe nerves and reduce anxiety. The essence from this herb has been used in soaps and lotions. Even baby products are using lavender oils in order to help with sleep. It has been proven that using lavender oils for children every night produces more regular sleep patterns. Lavender also benefits those growing medicinal herbs because of its use as a skin softener.

Of the many herbs you can grow, one of the most surprising is the dandelion. Most people pull this flower from their garden because they deem it a weed. Weed or not, the thick roots are very beneficial when made into a tea. This plant has a very potent anti-oxidant, which means it can help prevent cancer. Other benefits of the dandelion are to help with digestion and liver functions. Most people are surprised to find the dandelion has any health benefits as they have been trained to think of it as a negative presence. Do be careful if planting this in your garden, as it will take over quite easily.

The plantain is an herb mostly only known by those growing medicinal herbs. Different from the fruit, this herb is very useful in helping those with cuts, scratches and can sooth itching. When mashed into a paste, the herb acts like a bandage. It helps to reduce swelling, stop itching and help the healing process. When used in a bath, plantain is very useful in reducing itching from such poisons as poison ivy and oak.

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Brian Chamberlain

www.SecretsOfAHerbGarden.com

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