Medicinal Herbs in Your Garden

[Pat]

Herb infused oils sold at stores can be costly. The oils can be used for cooking and medicinal purposes from herbs in your herb garden.

This site is full of information on how to make your own herb tea and how to make salves using your home grown herbs.

http://untrainedhousewife.com/how-t...nfusions-decoctions-and-salves#_a5y_p=1863304

 

[Rosyrain]

Thanks for sharing this link. I used to have an aloe plant and would cut of the leaves and spread the fresh aloe onto cuts and sunburns. The plant eventually died and I need to get a new one. I am a bit of a novice on the medicinal properties of many herbs, but slowly I am learning how to use them as natural medicine as I try to become more self sustaining.

 

[alexiskilgannon]

Thank you for the useful link! Herbs are my favorite plants in my garden. I love having fresh herbs for cooking, sun burns, tea, etc. There are so many different uses for each plant.

 

[amelia88]

Thanks for sharing this link. I used to have an aloe plant and would cut of the leaves and spread the fresh aloe onto cuts and sunburns. The plant eventually died and I need to get a new one. I am a bit of a novice on the medicinal properties of many herbs, but slowly I am learning how to use them as natural medicine as I try to become more self sustaining.

I too was lucky enough to live somewhere previously that had an aloe plant and it was wonderful for a whole host of things. I don't have a plant of it here in Japan but I might have to see about sourcing one locally, if they sell them. They're marvellous, especially for sunburns are you said!

 

[Corzhens]

The first herb that comes to my mind is the mint. Coincidentally, I just replanted 2 mint sprouts this morning in a plastic pot. When it successfully grows, it is reserved for a friend. Next is the aloe vera if that is considered an herb. But it is also medicinal in nature such that it is a good salve for burns. A wild herb that we have is that tawa-tawa which is boiled for drinking. That concoction is for dengue patients.

 

[claudine]

Thank you for sharing this article, Pat. It's very interersting! I like herbal teas and I'd love to start making them. A herbal bath sounds really great too
Currently, I grow only basil, lavender and lemon verbena, but I want to buy lemon balm and a few mint plants soon.

 

[Pat]

I also have an Aloe plant that I will snip a piece for rub on a burn or scratch when I have not been very careful in the yard picking up downed tree limbs or got to close to the rose bush. I like to take orange peels, lemon peels and simmer them in a pot of water with some cinnamon and cloves, makes a great aroma for the house.

 

[IcyBC]

Thank you for sharing this link! I want to make some infused herb oil and this is wonderful!

 

[claudine]

I also have an Aloe plant that I will snip a piece for rub on a burn or scratch when I have not been very careful in the yard picking up downed tree limbs or got to close to the rose bush. I like to take orange peels, lemon peels and simmer them in a pot of water with some cinnamon and cloves, makes a great aroma for the house.

Aloe Vera is one of the best plants in the whole world. It's so useful. I often use aloe gel on my face and add it to my shampoo. It works better than any moisturiser

 

[ShanniB]

I am amazed and over whelmed with the amount of information here.. you all rock. I have always wanted to have a garden but had no one to discuss even the smallest detail with, I am so happy to be here.. I am hoping to have pictures of my beauties soon

 

[claudine]

I am amazed and over whelmed with the amount of information here.. you all rock. I have always wanted to have a garden but had no one to discuss even the smallest detail with, I am so happy to be here.. I am hoping to have pictures of my beauties soon

Hello ShanniB, it's so nice to meet you!
I learn a lot of new things here too, and everything is very inspiring. Gardening will never bore me I keep buying new plants even though my space is limited, haha.
I'd love to see pictures of your beauties.

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

We had many aloe vera plants in our garden and it is very useful and had great health benefits. My mother always put aloe vera in her hair before taking a bath that is why even she is old already her hair is still thick and had maintained its black color. She is also using it in her face and in her arms as a form of natural moisturizer that is why she does not look at her age.. We also had many oregano plants which is also a great herb! Anyway thanks for sharing this link and it is very interesting!

 

[KimmyMarkks]

Thanks for this. It is very interesting. Other then Mint I don't know many health benefits of herbs. However, I am always looking for natural ways to be healthy and cure illnesses as opposed to just taking medicine.