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27 MEDICINAL PLANTS YOU NEED IN YOUR GARDEN


Playful as kids are, accidents happen. And the accident that befallen me at 7 years old was the feeling of the hot exhaust pipe of a motorcycle kissing the skin of my leg. Grandma was around and saw it. Immediately, she took out a knife and slice the thick lower part of the aloe vera plant by the garden and rubbed the exposed end on the burn.
Looking back, I realized that it was important to have medicinal plants around the house cause you never know when you might need them. So here are a list of plants that have the highest medicinal value compared to the other million species around the world worth planting around the house.

• Aloe Vera

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The aloe vera grows only under the sun with well drained dry or moist soil. Although the plant tastes like turd, it’s still edible. The sap from aloe vera is extremely useful to speed up the healing and reducing the risk of infections for :

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   • wounds
   • cuts
   • burns
   • eczema
   • reducing inflammation

Apart from its external use on the skin, aloe vera is also taken internally in the treatment of :

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   • ulcerative colitis (drinking aloe vera juice)
   • chronic constipation
   • poor appetite
   • digestive problems

• Marsh Mallow

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The plant of which marshmallows are made of. The root is taken internally to treat :

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   • inflammations and irritations of the urinary and respiratory mucus membranes
   • counter excess stomach acid
   • peptic ulceration
   • gastritis

Externally, the root is applied to :

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   • bruises
   • sprains
   • aching muscles
   • insect bites
   • skin inflammations
   • splinters

The leaves are very edible, unlike the aloe vera. They can be added to salads, boiled, or fried. It is known to help out in the area of cystitis and frequent urination.

• Great Burdock

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It requires moist soil and can grow shadeless. The great burdock is the pretty famous in the area of detoxification in both Chinese and Western herbal medicine. The root is is used to treat ‘toxic overload’ that result in throat infections and skin diseases like :

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   • boils
   • rashes
   • burns
   • bruises
   • herpes
   • eczema
   • acne
   • impetigo
   • ringworm
   • bites

The leaves and seeds can be crushed to poultice it to bruises, burns, ulcers and sores.

• Pot Marigold

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It grows in almost any type of soil condition. It has no problem with nutritionally poor, very acidic or very alkaline soils, just as long as it’s moist. Well known as a remedy for skin problems, the deep-orange flowered pot marigold variety is applied externally to :

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   • bites
   • stings
   • sprains
   • wounds
   • sore eyes
   • varicose veins

Internally it is used to treat fevers and chronic infections.
The tea of the petals tones up circulation and, taken regularly, eases varicose veins.
Applying the crushed stems of the pot marigold to corns and wartswill soon have them easily removable.

• Gotu Kola

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The gotu kola acts on various phases of connective tissue development and stimulates healing of :

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   • ulcers
   • skin injuries
   • decreasing capillary fragility
   • stimulation of the lipids and protein necessary for healthy skin

Leaves are thought to maintain youthfulness. Crushed leaves are poulticed to treat open sores. The gotu kola can also be used to :

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   • treat leprosy
   • revitalize the brain and nervous system
   • increase attention span and concentration
   • treat venous insufficiency

• Camomile

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With a sweet, crisp, fruity and herbaceous fragrance, has long been used medicinally as a remedy for problems regarding the digestive system. It has a soothing and calming effect in the area of aromatherapy, used to end stress and aid in sleep. The entire herb is used to treat common aches like toothache, earache, shoulder pain and neuralgia.

• Globe Artichoke

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A bitter tasting plant that requires a lot of sun, the cardoon has become important as a medicinal herb in recent years following the discovery of cynarin. The cardoon leaves, best harvested before flowering, helps to :

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   • improve liver and gall bladder function
   • stimulate the secretion of digestive juices
   • lower blood cholesterol levels
   • treat chronic liver and gall bladder diseases
   • jaundice
   • hepatitis
   • asteriosclerosis
   • early stages of late-onset diabetes

• Chinese Yam

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A type of yam that can be eaten raw, the chinese yam can be easily grown, succeeding in fertile, well drained soil in a sunny position. It is sweet and soothing to the stomach, spleen and has a tonic effect on the lungs and kidneys. It is used internally to treat :

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   • tiredness
   • weight loss
   • loss of appetite
   • poor digestion
   • chronic diarrhea
   • asthma
   • dry coughs
   • uncontrollable urination
   • diabetes
   • emotional instability

Externally, it is applied to :

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   • ulcers
   • boils
   • abscesses

The leaf, on the other hand, is used to treat snakebites and scorpion stings.

• Echinacea

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One of the world’s most important medicinal herbs, the echinacea has the capacity to raise the body’s resistance to bacterial and viral infections by stimulating the immune system. It also has antibiotic properties that helps relieve allergies. Basically, the roots are beneficial in the treatment of sores, wounds and burns. It was once used by the red indians as an application for insect bites, stings and snakebites. The echinacea grows on any well drained soil, as long as it gets sunlight.

• Siberian Ginseng

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The siberian ginseng has a wide range of health benefits, mostly as a powerful tonic herb that maintains good health. It’s medicinal properties are used for :

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   • menopausal problems
   • geriatric debility
   • physical and mental stress
   • treat bone marrow suppression caused by chemotherapy or radiation
   • angina
   • hypercholesterolemia and neurasthenia with headache
   • insomnia
   • poor appetite
   • increasing endurance
   • memory improvement
   • anti-inflammatory purposes
   • immunogenic purposes
   • chemoprotective purposes
   • radiological protection

• Great Yellow Gentian

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The great yellow gentian root is a bitter herb used to treat digestive disorders and states of exhaustion from chronic diseases. It stimulates the liver, gal bladder and digestive system, strengthening the overall human body. Internally, it is taken to treat :

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   • liver complaints
   • indigestion
   • gastric infections
   • aneroxia

• Sea Buckthorn

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The sea-buckthorn has been used throughout the centuries in China to relieve cough, aid digestion, invigorate blood circulation and alleviate pain. The branches 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 disorders and topical compressions for rheumatoid arthritis. Even the flowers are used as skin softeners.
The berries on the other hand are used together with other medications for pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiac, blood and metabolic disorders. Fresh sea buckthorn berry juice is known to be taken in the event of :

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   • colds
   • fever
   • exhaustion
   • stomach ulcers
   • cancer
   • metabolic disorders
   • liver diseases
   • inflammation
   • peptic ulcer
   • gastritis
   • eczema
   • canker sores
   • general ulcerative disorders
   • karatitis
   • trachoma

• Tea Tree

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Even the aborigines have been using the tea tree leaves for medicinal purposes, like chewing on young leaves to relieve headaches. The paperbark itself is extremely useful to them as it serves to line coolamons when used as cradles, as a bandage, as a sleeping mat, as material for building humpies, as an aluminum foil, as a disposable rain coat and for tamping holes in canoes.
The leaves and twigs, eventaully made into tea tree oil, is anti fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic and deserves a place in every household medicine box. Tea tree oil can be used to treat :

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   • cystitis
   • glandular fever
   • chronic fatigue syndrome
   • thrush
   • vaginal infections
   • acne
   • athlete’s foot
   • verrucae
   • warts
   • insect bites
   • cold sores
   • nits
   • minor burns

• Lemon Balm

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The reason the plant is called lemon balm is because of the lemon minty scent of the leaves. The flowers, which appear during the summer, are full of nectar. The crushed leaves, when rubbed on the skin, are used as :

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   • mosquito repellent
   • herpes
   • sores
   • gout
   • insect bites

Infusion of the leaves with water are known to treat :

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   • colds
   • fevers
   • indigestion due to nervous tension
   • digestive upsets in children
   • hyperthyroidism
   • depression
   • mild insomnia
   • headaches

• Peppermint

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Peppermint is sometimes regarded as ‘the world’s oldest medicine’, with archaeological evidence placing its use at least as far back as ten thousand years ago. Pepeprmint are naturally high in manganese, vitamin A and vitamin C. Crushed leaves rubbed on the skin help soothe and relax the muscles. Infused peppermint leaves are used to :

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   • reduce irritable bower syndrome
   • against upset stomachs
   • inhibit bacterial growth
   • treat fevers
   • flatulence
   • spastic colon

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How to Start a Medicinal Herb Garden

APRIL 29, 2012 BY ANDREA 36 COMMENTS

Herbal medicine has always been with us; in fact, humanity has survived for thousands and thousands of years — even prior to the advent of modern technologies and conventional medicine — because of it.

Today, the art and science of learning to heal with the use of plants is definitely gaining in popularity in large part due to it’s ease of use and affordability.

It’s no wonder that we all are eager to learn about these healing plants!

Many of you have asked if:

• herbal remedies are safe?
• what plants heal what?
• are they really effective?
• how should the plant material be used?

And then you wonder if they can be grown at home.

There are so many things we could talk about today (and many of these questions will be addressed in the coming weeks), but let’s begin with how to grow medicinal plants.

Remaining Connected

In days gone by gardens full of vegetables, herbs, and flowers were common place and existed as part of the landscape of the home. Many of these gardens were designed to include a section dedicated to medicinal herbs and healing plants of all kinds.

Tending the garden meant producing one’s own food and medicine — it meant learning the rhythms of the seasons. It was a link between humanity and nature.

Digging up a small area in the yard – or filling a few pots on the patio – and planting medicinal herbs can be revolutionary in helping us to remain connected.

Start Simple

When starting a medicinal herb garden for the first time it is wise to keep things simple and manageable.

If you do this, and experience success, you’ll more than likely be inspired and energized to continue!

Design

The design for your garden can include a simple raised bed devoted to medicinal herbs or feel free to add them directly to your landscape. For example, yarrow, echinacea, and Valerian are just beautiful when included in an existing flower bed.

Many medicinal plants make excellent companions to veggies and can be added to the corners of the vegetable garden. Plants such as thyme, basil, and calendula are perfect for this purpose.

Another great idea for garden design comes from Rosemary Gladstar and involves the use of a ladder or wagon wheel. She says to “lay an old wooden ladder or wagon wheel over well-prepared soil…plant a single type of herb in each rung. This simple and popular design is lovely, makes weeding easy, and allows the plants to grow fully.”

Soil

Herbs don’t require super rich soil; however, as any gardener knows, good soil is prized. Remember your soil is what nourishes your plants and the plants your body…so be good to it.
Feel free to amend the soil of your medicinal herb garden with compost and aged manure. Whatever you do, make sure that it’s organic. Read more here…

Plants

When planning your medicinal garden deciding whether to start plants form seeds or seedling comes down to cost and availability. Seeds are definitely the most economic way to go. I’ve only purchased strictly medicinal seeds from Horizon Herbs at Mountain Rose Herbs.

They are generally $2-$3 per pack and can produce several vibrant plants. However, the cons to starting herbs from seed is the slow germination rate. It can often take herbs 2-3 weeks just to start emerging from the ground.

As for seedlings, they do cost more up front, but this means your herbs will be ready to harvest sooner. The downside is good, organic medicinal seedlings are often hard to find.Tip: Keeping a garden binder is tremendously helpful when it come to planting. Click here to learn how to make your own garden binder.

And when considering what to grow healing plants in, the following tolerate pot culture and should grow well in a variety of containers:

• basil
• calendula
• cayenne pepper
• ginger
• lavender
• lemon balm
• horehound
• any type of mint
• rosemary
• sage
• St. John’s wort
• thyme

These plants are perfect for raised beds or the ladder/wagon wheel design:

• all the plants listed above
• chickweed
• chamomile
• garlic
• feverfew
• echinacea
• licorice
• plantain

And these plants get pretty big, so they need a bit more space:

• yarrow
• valerian
• mullein
• burdock
• marshmallow

By starting your own medicinal herb garden this growing season you are taking one more step toward empowering youself to treat symptoms of the common cold, little skin irritations, a few chronic conditions, and minor bumps and bruises. Imagine your friends’ and family’s surprise when you tell them you grew it and made it yourself!

What medicinal herbs and plants will you grow this year? Share your tips for growing healing plants!

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