Do I know that my garden is hiding a secret about some medicinal herbs? I find it fascinating that they can treat common diseases such as soothing indigestion, reducing fevers, colds, and asthma, and more. In addition, I also discovered that they contain high levels of vitamins, which are essential nutrients for my health. Unfortunately, I feel their effects are not well known, so most people like me simply ignore them. In today’s post, I want to share 20 medicinal tea plants that I believe are an incredible resource and medicine right at my home. I am keeping my reading to explore what types are available in my garden?
#1 Catmint
I find that I can use the flowers and leaves of catmint to promote sleep and reduce my anxiety. I also believe it increases appetites, soothes my indigestion, and promotes healthy menstruation. For me, this is one of the most calming herbs I have ever grown in my garden.
#2 Ginger
I love using the roots of ginger to prevent vomiting, and I find it especially helpful for morning sickness during pregnancy, nausea, and motion sickness. I also feel it stimulates my circulatory system to promote sweating and reduce fevers. In my experience, it works wonderfully as an expectorant for my colds and sore throats.
#3 Fennel
I find that fennel offers seeds and roots that are such useful medicine in soothing my digestive system. I use it to relieve flatulence and colic, and I also appreciate how it promotes milk flow in nursing mothers. In my opinion, its anti-inflammatory and mild expectorant properties make it a must-have in my herbal collection.
#4 Lemon Verbena
I use the leaves of this plant as a digestive remedy for my upset stomach, diarrhea, and constipation. I also find it acts as an antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory, which really helps me. For me, its sedative properties are perfect for my insomnia and anxiety, and I love how it promotes sweating to reduce my fevers while boosting my immune system.
#5 Lavender
I find the flowers of lavender to be such a sedative and relaxing nerve tonic for relieving my headaches, anxiety, and sleeplessness. I also use it to relieve my indigestion and stimulate bile production. In my experience, it works wonderfully to relieve flatulence and calm my mind after a stressful day.
#6 Elder
I find that elder has flowers, berries, and bark that I use for my cold and flu symptoms. I feel it stimulates my circulatory system and promotes sweating to reduce fevers. For me, its diuretic and laxative properties make it one of the most versatile medicinal plants I grow.
#7 Lemon Balm
I use the leaves of this herb as a sedative and restorative nerve tonic that relieves my symptoms of depression and anxiety. I also appreciate its antiviral and antibacterial properties. In my opinion, it stimulates my digestive system beautifully and relieves flatulence better than anything else in my garden.
#8 Chamomile
I find that the flowers of chamomile promote my sleep and relieve my anxiety and stress so effectively. I also use it as an anti-inflammatory and bitter remedy. For me, it prevents vomiting, indigestion, and irritable bowels while increasing my appetite naturally.
#9 Borage
I find that the leaves and flowers of borage help reduce my stress so wonderfully. I also use it as an expectorant and soothing remedy for my dry coughs or colds. In my experience, it promotes lactation in nursing mothers and promotes sweating to reduce my fevers.
#10 Sage
I use the leaves and roots of sage to reduce lactation and night sweats during my hormonal changes. I also find it makes an excellent clean mouthwash that reduces saliva production. For me, it acts as a liver tonic that improves my digestion and bile flow, relaxes my blood vessels, and stimulates my circulatory system while lowering my blood sugar.
