10 Medicinal plants to grow in your garden

Growing herbs and medicinal plants in your home can benefit you in many ways. Herbs and medicinal plants can help to treat various ailments and the scent produced by these plants can help to repel pesky mosquitoes. Even if you do not have enough space in your home, you can still grow them in containers. As long as they are grown in well-draining fertile soil these plants grow fast and healthy. They should be grown in a location where they get some sunlight.

Here are some of the best medicinal plants to grow:

1.Basil:

Basil is an annual herb that grows 30 to 150 cm in height based on the variety. There are about 150 varieties of basil. Basil leaves help to reduce blood pressure, and stress, have detoxifying properties and prevent infection. Here is how you can grow basil from seeds in containers.

2.Coriander:

Coriander is an annual herb that can grow up to 20 inches tall. Coriander leaves and seeds have many health benefits. It helps to lower blood sugar levels and improves immunity, digestion and overall heart health. Here’s how you can grow coriander from seeds in containers.

3.Chamomile:

Chamomile is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm. The flower heads of chamomile have many health benefits. It is used to treat various problems such as inflammation, menstrual disorders, muscle spasms, insomnia and diabetes.

4.Butterfly pea:

Butterfly pea is a climber that can grow 10 feet tall and 3 feet wide. This plant gives white and blue flowers. Butterfly pea flowers contain antioxidants that help to reduce inflammations, improve eyesight, boost brain health and stabilize blood sugar levels. Here is how you can butterfly pea from seeds in containers.

5.Veld Grape:

Veld grape is a herbaceous climber that can grow up to 5 feet tall. It is used to treat problems such as cough, fever, asthma, and piles.

6 Insulin Plant:

The insulin plant is a herbaceous perennial that gives yellow-coloured flowers. This plant can grow 2 to 5 feet tall. This plant’s leaves help to control blood sugar levels and improve digestion. Here is how to grow insulin plant in your home.

7.Betel:

Betel is one of the best medicinal plants to grow in your garden. It is a flowering plant that belongs to the pepper family. This is a climber that can grow 180 cm in height. Betel leaves help to maintain oral health, prevent cancer and relieve joint pain.

8.Oregano:

Oregano is a perennial herb that can grow 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Oregano leaves improve digestion, reduce cough and have anti-cancer properties.Here is how to grow oregano in your home.

9.Cat whiskers:

Cat whiskers is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. This plant grows 1.5 metres tall and produces white blooms that look similar to cats’ whiskers. These plant leaves help to improve the functioning of kidneys and have anti-inflammatory properties.

10.Turmeric:

Turmeric is a rhizome that can grow up to 3 feet tall. The dried root of this plant has many medicinal properties. The root is dried well and made into powder. It can help to treat arthritis, digestive disorders, respiratory infections, liver infections and other allergies.