Healing plants you can grow at home
The medicinal properties of everyday herbs are bountiful. You can address low mood and common ailments like colds and skin rashes with plants grown in your garden or home.
The following 3 medicinal herbs support mood, skin and immune health-
1. Lavender – Perfect for anxiety, low mood and stress
With its beautiful purple flowers and sweet-smelling aroma, lavender is a delightful addition to your home or garden. Lavender has medicinal properties to calm the nervous system, stabilise mood and induce sleep. It is often used by herbalists to address depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress.
2/ Calendula – Soothing inflamed skin, wounds and stomach ulcers
Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is a bushy plant with bright yellow-orange flowers that can bring a splash of colour to your home or garden. Calendula is particularly effective for soothing inflamed, irritated and itchy skin when applied topically. It contains wound-healing properties that can stem blood flow, reduce inflammation and prevent bacteria from penetrating the area.
3. Echinacea – Immune booster for colds, flu and infections
Echinacea is well-known for its immune-boosting properties – it’s a popular remedy for colds and flu, available in a range of supplemental forms from teas and tinctures to throat lozenges. Part of the daisy family, echinacea produces pretty white/pink/purple flowers that look similar to daisies. There are many different types of echinacea; the species with the well-documented therapeutic properties are Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea. Due to its immune enhancing, anti-inflammatory and infection-fighting properties, it is an excellent herb for all types of acute and chronic infections.
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