Top 3 Medicinal Herbs To Grow In Your Garden

Long before doctors and pharmaceuticals were at our disposal, humankind depended on plant-based remedies to cure and treat their ailments. Even our grandmothers had a herb ready in her backyard for every health problem be it cold, cough, fever or wound. In addition to flowers and aesthetic plants, medicinal herbs are something you should grow in your garden as you never know when you might need them.

Best Medicinal Plants To Grow In your Garden

Have a traditional remedy to your ailments readily available by growing these medicinal plants in your garden:

Tulsi

Tulsi is one of those plants that can be found in almost every Indian household. Popularly known as the ‘queen of herbs’, Tulsi is a traditional ayurvedic plant having its roots for 5000 years. There are four types of Tulsi mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts including Rama, Krishna, Vana & Kapoor Tulsi. This plant is widely used for its remarkable healing properties. It is known to cure a multitude of health issues including cough, cold, fever, indigestion, insomnia, malaria and more.

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Peppermint

Not many know but this culinary herb is also medicinal in nature. Being one of the easiest plants to grow, peppermint is widely used to cook and even treat symptoms. According to the Mount Sinai report, peppermint is a wonderful remedy for an upset stomach and can even help with motion sickness. This cooling herb can also be incorporated in herbal tea or tincture. You can also add this medicinal herb to steam inhalation treatments for congestion as it aids in opening sinus passages and relieves tension-type headaches.

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Sage

Sage is a wonderful medicinal herb used widely to treat oral problems. Whether you have a toothache, a cold sore or a sore throat, you can chew a few sage leaves or place them near the affected area to get relief. Besides this, sage also helps aid brain function, manage cholesterol, control inflammation, and more. This plant is high in antioxidants and offers a promising number of health benefits.

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