What are 15 Medicinal Plants
How to Select and Grow Your Own Herbs
15 Medicinal Plants
Myth or fact, in every age and in every part of the world,herbs and plants have been prized for their amazing healing powers.Here are some widely valued medicinal plants and their purported powers:
Medicinal Plants
Aloe- fights wrinkles and baldness;heals burns
Anise- cures indigestion
Basil- relieves headaches
Bay leaf- cures deafness
Chamomile- relieves stomach upset and insomnia
Fennel- controls the appetite
Garlic- increases physical strength
Marigold- improves eyesight
Oregano- aids digestion and stimulates the appetite
Parsley- sweetens the breath
Rosemary- improves memory
Sage- cures fever and epilepsy;prevents the plague
Summer savory- relieves bee and wasp stings
Sweet marjoram- relieves chest congestion
Thyme- controls coughs;acts as a deodorant
Herbs
Herbs are being used more and more everyday as a natural way to relieve many ailments. This is just a list of some of them that I thought you might enjoy. Herbs are very easy to grow in containers or right in your garden.Try planting some this year.