5 Must Have Medicinal Plants For Your Home Garden :

 Medicinal Plants :

Hello Friends !!! Hope you all are doing well. Many of you love gardening, people growing plants at their home for different purposes. Some plants are decorative and some plants are medicinal. In India, we worship plants as god .Our mother nature blessed us with a lot of beautiful plants. Plants play a very very important role in our lives. Long time ago our ancestors also used plants as medicine, at that time there were no chemical drugs, so all medicines were herbal medicine. In Ayurveda plants are used as medicine, some medicinal plants available in forests and some are in our nearby areas and gardens. Today we are discussing some plants which we can easily grow in our garden and which are medicinal.

Basil :

Basil is an Indian herb commonly known as “Tulsi” normally found everywhere in India. It is generally of two different types one is “Green Basil” other is “Black Basil”. Green basil leaf and steam are mostly green in colour. Black basil stem and leaf are black in colour. In India people worship basil. This plant has a lot of medicinal properties. Grows anywhere with direct sunlight and enough water. It provides vitamins, minerals and a wide range of antioxidants. Basil leaves have a good fragrance and aroma like mint, lemongrass and curry leaves.It has a lot of medicinal properties. It is also used in cooking like making tea, salads, chutney, etc. Basil leaves make your tea healthy and tasty. This plant can be purchased online or at a nearby nursery.

Benefits of Basil :

1. Basil reduces heart risk.

2. Basil helps to prevent cancer.

3. Basil is also used to cure from cold,cough and flu.

4. Basil is also good for digestion.

5. Basil is also used as a skin cleanser.

6. Basil helps to reduce stress, anxiety, depression,etc.

Aloevera :

Aloe Vera is also called “Miracle plant” because of its medicinal properties. Aloe Vera is a good source of vitamins B12, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C and minerals. Aloe Vera is high in amino acids and fatty acids.  People  used aloe vera as decorative plants in their homes. It easily grows in dry climates and enough water. Demand for aloe vera is very high in national and international markets.  Many companies such as patanjali, Biotique, Aloe products, etc produced aloe vera products as a food, juices, hair oil, skin treatment, etc. Because of its high demand people started  farming aloe vera. This plant is found in many areas in india.You can easily buy aloe vera plants from nearby nursery or online.

 Benefits of Aloe vera :

1.  Aloe vera has antibiotic, anti fungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties.

2.  Aloe vera is good for skin and hair. It is used in cosmetic industries.

3.  Aloe vera helps in digestion.

4.  Aloe vera helps in the detoxification process.

5.  Aloe vera keeps the heart healthy.

6.  Aloe vera  used as an immunity booster.

7.  Aloe vera is used as a refreshing drink.

8.  Aloe vera is also good for oral health.

  Lemon grass :

Tea with lemon grass makes your day. Lemon grass mainly used to make herbal tea. It has a beautiful aroma and taste. Lemongrass tea is free from caffeine. Lemongrass has a lot of health benefits. You can easily grow this plant at your home in the pot or soil. You can purchase lemon grass online also.

Benefits of Lemongrass :

1. Lemon grass reduces risk of cancer.

2. Lemon grass relieves anxiety and prevents infections.

3. Lemon grass improves dental health and refreshes the mouth.

4. Lemon grass increases the immune system.

5. Lemongrass heals cold and flu.

Mint :

Mint is also known as “Pudina”. Mint is one of the wonderful plants we have. Very small plant but very effective. Mint leaves have a very good fragrance and very refreshing taste. Mint leaves used in food,  juices, medicine, etc. Mint leaves are rich in nutrients. Mint plants have different varieties peppermint, chocolate mint, apple mint, etc. Mint has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Mint plants are moisturiser lovers so when you are growing at your home keep watering it and enough sunlight. You can store mint leaves for a long time by drying  over sun rays.

 Benefits of Mint :

1. Mint helps in digestion.

2. Mint gives relief from headache.

3. Mint can be helpful for seasonal allergies.

4. Mint is used in various cosmetic products.

5. Mint prevents bad breath.

Curry Leaves :

In India mostly people have this tree at their home mainly in villages or towns. Curry leaves are used in indian cuisine. Mainly this plant is used in cooking vegetables and chutneys. It has good aroma, distinctive flavour and medicinal properties. This plant is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. It has carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorus and irons. This plant is used for ornamental purposes also. You can purchase this plant from your nearest store or online.

Benefits of Curry leaves :

1. Curry leaves help in digestion.

2. Curry leaves are anti diebetic.

3. Oil from curry leaves is good for hair.

4. Curry leaves reduce heart disease risk factors.

5. Curry leaves have neuroprotective properties.

6. Curry leaves help to reduce excess weight.

As we see plants with a lot of medicinal properties , I hope many of us are definitely planning to grow these plants at your home garden. So “Go Green Go Healthy” !!!