Introduction
Medicinal plants are incredibly popular, and they are something which occur naturally in our world. But, what are the best medicinal plants to use in medicine?
While herbal remedies tend to be the most popular form of medicinal plants, you also can get medicinal plant remedies in the form of different plants that look cool, and are oftentimes boasting powerful healing properties.
Sure, there are some popular ones that do the job and then some, but are there different medicinal plants which can benefit you? Which ones will provide the most powerful benefits, and help to heal the body? If you’ve ever been curious about the power of medicinal plants, then look no further.
In this book, we’ll highlight the full benefits of medicinal plants, and also some of the key parts of it. We’ll also highlight some of the risk associated with medicinal plants, so when you choose to use these, you’ll be able to get the full benefits without potentially sacrificing your health in the process.
If you’re ready to really improve your health and wellness, then look no further. Medicinal plants are amazing, and they offer a lot of fun little benefits that’ll really make your life worthwhile.
Basil
Basil is usually used as a garnish, but did you know that it’s a powerful medicinal plant? There’s a bunch of vitamins and herbs within this, including iron and vitamin K, and it’s really good for combatting common ailments. For women especially, this can help during their time of the month, because the iron within this will help you feel much better, and more focused.
There are different kinds of basil, but you can typically get it from the store, or grow it in your garden. Basil also contains manganese, a mineral used to metabolize the different compounds within the body. Holy basil is usually the most popular form of basil, and it originates from the country of India. It’s a sacred plant there, and it can even be used in teas and ointments, and it’ll treat everything from diabetes to fevers too. Holy basil is much stronger in taste when you’re comparing it to regular basil, but it does the job well.
You can use basil to reduce stress, combat bacteria, kill free radicals with the powerful antioxidants, prevent the aging effects, reduce swelling and inflammation, grow and strengthen the liver and your bones, improve your immunity, and also help with digestion too. The beauty of basil is it pretty much works in any dish or smoothie, so you’re getting the full effects of this pretty readily. It’s more than just an herb or a plant, it’s a vital element to natural healing that should be considered.
Lady Fern
Lady ferns are oftentimes seen in the pacific northwest, and they are usually used for treating stinging nettles, but they’re a medicinal plant that’s much more potent than you think.
This plant is one of the oldest, and if you’re lucky enough to find one of these, you should definitely consider grabbing one of these.
The cool thing about lady burns, is that they can ease any cut, sting, or burn no matter what, and you literally just and to roll this between your palms to release the juices too.
You can use this directly on bee stings to help with this, and you’ll be able to treat pretty much any skin condition or injury with this.
This is a great one to know about especially if you’re out in the wilderness and you get hurt, and there is no salt water or any other medical treatments around.
You can also get bracken ferns, but they’re much rougher and glossier, and they don't’ actually work as effectively as the traditional lady fern.
You can get a lady fern in most north American areas that have a high amount of rainfall, and these can be used to treat any skin inflammation, cut, bruise, or condition that needs a topical response. It’s a miracle plant, and it’s a good one that you should consider if you have an injury and need some treatment.
Hyssop (Korean Mint)
Korean mint is something that is usually not regarded as a medicinal plant, but this minty-fresh plant is actually really good for you, and smells good too.
When we think of minty plants, we usually think of the peppermint, or general mint plant. But, hyssop has a spearmint, or a Korean mint flavor to it, and it has many of the similar benefits that normal mint plants have.
However, you should never get the pennyroyal version of hyssop, since that’s poisonous to humans.
But, Korean mint is actually great for fighting off headaches if you rub the oil onto your temples, fighting sickness and nausea, including morning sickness, and also calming the stomach when you have anxiety. It helps as well with reducing nervousness, and also feeling less fatigued too.
Hyssop is more than just a minty plant though. It’s an incredibly powerful antiviral, so you can take this in a tea and fight many of the colds and flu that you may suffer from. This is a miracle plant that can change your life, so you should definitely consider it. You can eat this whole, garnish it in foods, or even just steep it in a tea in order to get all of the health benefits that are possible with this.
Hyssop is a great one, and one of the most powerful medicinal plants out there.
Alfalfa
When we think of medicinal plants, we usually don’t think of alfalfa, but there’s a reason why many animals eat this. It’s actually got a lot of vitamins and minerals, and it boosts many different nutrients and various compounds as well.
Alfalfa is deep, about thirty feet deep into the ground, and it’s called the “father of plants” for a reason. They’re deep, and they contain a lot of amazing vitamins and minerals, including a large amount of protein, so if you don’t want to eat meat, this can be a valid protein substitute in most cases.
This one started out in the Mediterranean, but nowadays, it grows pretty much everywhere, and it’s safe for human consumption.
But, alfalfa does so much more than just provide a strong, sensitively protein. It’ll treat morning sickness, various forms of nausea, kidney stones, pain in your kidneys, and even discomfort when urinating and can be used to help improve the instance of UTIS. It can also help after you’ve suffered from a huge illness, giving you more energies and growing stronger as a result of this.
It does clean out the liver and the bowels, and in the long term will lower your cholesterol as well.
You can grow this in your home, and from there eat it. The best part is, you can eat this uncooked and straight from the earth, and it’s incredibly healthy for you to do.
It’s one of the main miracle plants you can grow, and worth considering especially if you’re someone who likes to grow foods that you can eat straight from the ground.
Catnip
No, this isn’t just for cats.
Catnip is a very popular stimulant for your furry friend, and when you give it to a cat, it’s a natural stimulant. It will actually get them hyper and playful.
But, in humans it does the exact opposite. It actually acts as a sedative in our case, and if you consume it, you’ll feel a lot better. It can be used as a natural means to relieve stress, help you sleep, and it’s the prime solution for a variety of skin issues. Most of the health benefits are from something called nepetalactone, and thymol as well.