Every self-respecting summer resident should know the list of medicinal herbs that can be grown in a garden bed or flowerbed.
Experienced gardeners told us about the main medicinal herbs that grow without any demands on climatic conditions and save a lot of money on trips to the pharmacy.
Oregano
It can be grown not only in a flower bed or in a vegetable garden. It grows well in pots and has a habit of actively growing. It has antiseptic properties, fights microbes, is rich in antioxidants, soothes pain, normalizes digestion and is used in cooking.
Sage
Medicinal sage fights inflammation, is useful for stomach upset, sore throat, and can be brewed into tea.
Echinacea purpurea
It is impossible to live without it in our climate. This is the first medicine that should be taken for cold symptoms. Tinctures are prepared from the roots and flowers for the season of acute respiratory viral infections and flu.
Hop
It has a calming effect and helps with insomnia. Can be added to tea or placed under a pillow.
Calendula
Wide spectrum of action. Heals wounds and cuts, counteracts inflammation of all kinds, ointments and tinctures for rinsing are prepared from it, adults, children and animals are treated.
Lavender
In aromatherapy, it has no equal. A great way to relieve anxiety, relax and cope with insomnia is to brew tea or keep a couple of sprigs of dried lavender in a pillowcase.
Mint
Not only a base for aromatic tea, but also a painkiller. Useful for sore throats, digestive problems, muscle pain. You can even take baths with mint.
