I remember that a long time ago, when I was a girl, when I picked a fig from the tree my hands started to itch a lot, since I had micro wounds. It occurred to my mother to take a piece of an Aloe vera leaf and see if this would relieve my itching. So it was.
Since then I think it is very important to have medicinal plants at our fingertips, since you don't know when you might need them. Next we will introduce you to ten of them.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is a plant that grows under the shade of a tree, or in a place that does not get direct sun. Although it has a rather unpleasant taste, it is edible. It is very useful for:
- wounds
- courteous
- burns
- eczema
- reduce inflammation
In addition, its juice is used to treat:
- ulcerative colitis
- chronic constipation
- lack of appetite
- digestive problems
Althaea
It is a very beautiful plant, whose flowers come out of a stem that can be about 30 or 40 cm high. The root can be eaten, or it can be used externally. Internally it is used to treat:
- inflammations and irritations of the mucous, urinary and respiratory membranes
- counteract excess acid in the stomach
- peptic ulceration
- gastritis
And externally:
- bruises
- Sprains
- muscle pains
- insect bites
- skin inflammations
- splinters
In addition, its leaves are edible, being able to add them to salads, boiled or fried. They can help relieve cystitis and frequent urination.
Arctium Lappa
It is a plant that can grow in full sun. In traditional medicine, it is famous for detoxifying the body. The root is used to treat 'toxic overdose', which can lead to significant problems, such as:
- rashes
- burns
- bruises
- Herpes
- eczema
- acne
- tub
- bites
And if that wasn't enough, the leaves and seeds can be crushed to make a poultice to relieve bruises, burns, ulcers and sores.
Marigold
It is a very rustic plant that grows in any type of soil, be it alkaline, acidic or neutral. What is important is to always maintain a certain degree of humidity. It is mainly used to relieve skin problems, such as:
- bites
- Sprains
- wounds
- eye pain
- varicose veins
As an infusion it is treated for fever, chronic infections, and to improve blood circulation.
If you crush the flowers and leaves, you can use them for corns and warts.
Asiatic spark
It is a small herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves. It is used to accelerate the healing of:
- ulcers
- skin lesions
- strengthen hair
- improve skin
The leaves have been said to have an anti-aging effect. If they are crushed, they are used to treat open wounds. And last but not least, it is also used to:
- leprosy
- improve brain and nervous system activity
- increase attention span and concentration
- treat venous insufficiency
Chamomile
It is a small plant whose flowers are very elegant, very showy and ornamental. It has been used for medicinal purposes since time immemorial. Among its magnificent properties are the following:
- to relieve digestive problems
- for muscle aches, or toothaches
- in aromatherapy, it is used to calm and reassure
Artichoke
The artichoke is a plant that grows in full sun, and with very little humidity in the ground. The leaves are used to help:
- improve liver and gallbladder function
- stimulate the secretion of digestive juices
- lower cholesterol levels
- hepatitis
- jaundice
- arteriosclerosis
- early stages of late-onset diabetes
Dioscorea opposita
The roots of the Dioscorea opposita they can be eaten raw, unlike traditional potatoes. It is a plant that lives in full sun in warm places, in fertile land. Internally it is used to:
- fatigue
- pérdida peso
- bad digestion
- loss of appetite
- asthma
- dry cough
- diabetes
- chronic diarrhea
- uncontrollable urination
- emotional instability
And externally for:
- ulcers
- abscesses
The leaves are also used to treat snake bites and scorpion stings.
Echinacea
It is one of the most important medicinal plants in the world, as it has the ability to increase the body's resistance against bacterial and viral infections, by strengthening the immune system. It also has other uses, such as:
- relieve allergy symptoms
- treatment of wounds, burns, sores
- snake bites and stings
Siberian Ginseng
Last but not least, we have Siberian Ginseng. A plant with a wide range of benefits, among which are:
- relieves menopausal problems
- physical and mental stress
- angina
- lack of appetite
- helps bone marrow to heal after chemotherapy or radiation
- increases memory
- has anti-inflammatory effects
- insomnia
What do you think of these plants? Do you have any of them in the garden?
Hello, the information is very good but I would like you to attach the dose of the plants and the way to use it, plasmas, fomentations, teas, external use etc. Thank you
Hi Yasser.
This information is better provided by a specialist in medicinal plants 🙂