Herb Garden Herbs For Medicinal Use
Many people have been growing herb garden herbs in order to make their own medicine. Not only is it convenient to have your own herbs at hand, the herbs are more potent when they come right off of the plant. This is because the oils will be more concentrated and you can control the growing conditions. Instead of growing herbs with an eye on production, you can grow them with an eye on quality. Growing your own medicinal herbs will also allow you to save a lot of money in the long run. This is because cuttings from one plant can be used to grow several more plants. There is no limit to how many plants you can grow if you desire.
While there are several different medicinal herbs you can grow, you need to decide on at least a few in order to get started. You can always expand your herb garden later if you so desire. A great herb garden herb for the beginner is mint. The reason why mint is such a great herb to get started with is it requires very little on your part in order to grow hardy. You will actually need to be pretty aggressive in your pruning in order to keep the mint from taking over, or overgrowing its pot. Controlling the root structure will help to contain the plant, but the limbs also need to be controlled. Mint is useful without having to do anything to it. Simply chew on a piece after a meal and it will help you with digestion and bad breath. It is also a great headache remedy.
Aloe is one of the most well known of the herb garden herbs for use medicinally. It is kept in the windows of most cooks. This is because it is such a good product to use in healing burns. Other uses for aloe include aiding with digestion and ulcers. Growing aloe is easy as it is very resilient. Pruning the stems with a sharp knife will usually result in the growth of a new shoot in its place.
Dandelion is a very useful herb; it is used in treating many different illnesses such as poor liver function and can also be a great help with digestive problems. The common use is to dig up the roots and make it into a tea. Because there are a lot of anti-oxidant properties to the plant, it is useful in fighting off cancer before it can take hold.
The plantain is an herb, which is grown often in herb gardens for medicinal use. The plant is mashed up into a paste and applied directly to the skin. It helps to alleviate scratches, rashes and other skin irritations such as bug bites. It is a great alternative to using lotions and taking pain medicine. Instead, you can treat the problem at the source.
Getting started with growing your own medicinal herbs will help you to enjoy your life more. The best part about the medicinal herbs is it will allow you to live a more natural lifestyle. You can cut ties to the major pharmaceuticals and feel clearer in your mind.
Best Regards
Brian Chamberlain
www.SecretsOfAHerbGarden.com
