Medicinal Plants: 10 Plants with fantastique health properties.
As you will see, medicinal plants have to be stored at home and ready to use. Their effectivness for treating common infection are well know for centuries. You can use herbal remedies to relieve headaches, stomach aches, irritation caused by insect bites and much more. These herbs can be consumed in teas, used as a condiment, applied topically as an essential oil, or consumed as a pill.
#1
Medicinal Plants: Basil
Basil (ocimum basilicum) is a well-known aromatic plant with a characteristic taste and smell. It is commonly used to garnish salads, pasta and many other dishes but thanks to its vitamins and minerals it is also a medicinal plant with multiple virtues. With its vitamin K and iron, this plant is used to fight against certain common ailments. For example, the manganese in basil helps metabolize different compounds in your body.
Benefits
- Reduice stress
- Strong antibacterial properties
- Rich source of antioxidants
- Improve digestion
- Strengthens immunity
How to use it ?
- In infusion combined with another plant
- Mixed in vegetable juice or smoothie
- As a condiment in a dish
#2
Medicinal Plants: Echinacea
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), is a flower which is used in tea to help soothe various symptoms and strengthen the immune system. This popular herb is used mostly to speed recovery from colds. It is important to note that echinacea can cause negative effects such as nausea and dizziness if taken regularly and in high doses.
Benefits
- Treats and helps to prevent urinary infections.
- Strengthens immunity
- Relieves upper respiratory tract problems
- Fights infections
- Alleviates cold’s symptoms
How to use it ?
- dry petals and leaves for a tea
- In Pill form
#3
Medicinal Plants: Chilli peppers
Cayenne pepper (capsicum annuum) is known to spice up dishes and drinks around the world. Capsaicin is the compound responsible for the spicy nature of cayenne pepper, but it is also responsible for some of its health benefits. These benefits include pain relief and lowering cholesterol.
Benefits
- Detoxifying property
- Boost metabolism
- Relieves stomach aches and helps digestion
- Improves blood circulation
How to use it ?
- Add to sauces, spice mixes, dressings and other dishes
- In pill for
#4
Medicinal Plants: Chamomile
Chamomile (matricaria chamomilla) contains a high concentration of antioxidants, that makes it an excellent herb for relieving a variety of ailments. Drinking a cup of chamomile tea before bed can help you relax and get a more restful night’s sleep.
Benefits
- Improves skin’s health
- Relieves certain ailments
- Facilitate sleep
- Reduce inflammations and swellings
- Rich source of antioxidants
How to use it ?
- In dry leaves for a tea
- Essential oil for inhalation
- Topically applied
- Essential oil for topical application
#5
Medicinal Plants: Dandelion
Think twice before you get rid of this common garden plant. Dandelions are not only edible, but they are also full of benefits for our health. This medicinal plant is packed with vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, calcium and more. These vitamins and minerals support the health of our bones and liver. All parts of this plant are edible, even dandelion sap is great for the skin!
Benefits
- Detoxifying and strengthening the liver
- Treats skin infections
- Strengthens overall bone health
- Treats and helps preventing urinary tract infections
How to use it ?
- Dried and pounded roots for tea
- As a side dish (leaves)
- In pill form
#6
Medicinal Plants: Rosemary
Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) is full of vitamins and minerals which support many functions in our body. For example, this herbal medicine is great for improving memory and also strengthens hair growth.
Benefits
- Reduices inflammation
- Improves blood circulation
- Improves memory
- Treats bad breath
- Strengthens liver functions
- Improves hair growth
How to use it ?
- To consume in a tea
- As a condiment in a dish
- Essential oil for an topical application
#7
Medicinal Plants: St. John's Wort
St. John’s Wort (hypericum perforatum) is known primarily as a natural way to relieve symptoms of depression. It is used to treat anxiety, mood swings, feelings of withdrawal, and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is important to note that this medicinal plant can interact with a number of medicines, so (as with all the herbs on this list) consult your doctor before consuming or applying this herb to your body.
Benefits
- Helps relieving symptoms of depression
- Relieves anxiety and helps managing mood
- Reduce inflammation
- Soothes skin irritationsy
How to use it ?
- In pill form
- In infusion or tea (fresh petals)
- Essential oil for an topical application
#8
Medicinal Plants: lavender
Lavender (lavandula) is popular for its soothing scent and relaxing power. Lavender tea is an easy-to-make drink that you prepare to unwind after a long day and get a good night’s sleep. Lavender oil is also popular for massage, aromatherapy, and even hair treatment!
Benefits
- Reduces tension and stress
- Relieves headaches and migraines
- helps sleep
- Improves the quality of skin and hair, fights acne
- Relieves the respiratory tract
How to use it ?
- In infusion or tea
- In essential oil to diffuse in a room
- Essential oil for an topical application
#9
Medicinal Plants: Sage
Sage (salvia officinalis) is a medicinal plant that helps improving memory and fight degenerative diseases. Sage is also well known to regulate diabetes with its ability to naturally lower glucose levels. This plant is a popular ingredient for many dishes and beauty products, so you can easily enjoy the health benefits of sage in so many ways!
Benefits
- Strengthens the digestive system
- Strengthens the immune system
- Helps improving memory
- Helps regulate diabetes
- Rich in antioxidant
- Improves skin healt
How to use it ?
- Fresh leaves for a tea
- As condiment in your dishes
- Essential oil for an topical application
- Inhaled (essential oil)
#10
Medicinal Plants: Parsley
Parsley (petroselinum crispum) besides being a delicious garnish for our dishes, is also very useful in strengthening our immune system. It also contributes to the good health of our bones and the digestive system. The high concentration of antioxidants, vitamin K and other compounds makes it a very beneficial herb for your body. Parsley is also a good solution for bad breath!
Benefits
- Relieves intestinal bloating
- Fights bad breath
- Improves bone health
- Improve digestion
- Rich source of antioxidant
How to use it ?
- As a condiment or garnish in your dishes
- As a juice or in infusion
The purpose of this article is only to list the known properties of the plants listed above. It is important to note that these plants can interact with drugs. Consult your doctor before consuming or applying these herbs to your body.
