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Our aim with this article is, in many ways to reduce the dependency of our readers on manufactured pills and medications, instead empowering them with knowledge of plants and natural remedies that can accomplish the same task without the need for driving half a mile to the nearest pharmacy.
And so, without further ado, here are nine plants that you can grow at home and incorporate into your diet to reduce minor aches and pains.
Aloe Vera
One of aloe vera’s most common uses is in the healing of scrapes and bruises. It also does a fantastic job at healing sunburn. In terms of growing and caring for the plant, be sure to leave it in full sunshine as much as possible and water it often.Basil
Basil does a great job at relieving headaches. To make use of this plant’s power, rub crushed leaves against your temples. You may also pour boiling water over basil leaves and soak your feet in the resulting solution for a soothing foot wash.
Basil is ideally grown in pots. Be sure to pull off the white flowers as they begin to appear; failure to do so may mean the flower becomes bitter.
Lavender
Lavender is a great anti-inflammatory plant. Add a handful of crushed lavender heads to a bowl of boiling water and incorporate the solution into your face-washing routine. Dabbing the solution on blemishes is also an effective way to reduce and eliminate them.Growing lavender successfully requires good drainage and light soil.
Lemon Balm
Tired of cold sores popping up on your face? Lemon balm does a great job at preventing and healing those pesky blemishes. Rub the leaves directly on your skin as a natural insect repellant.When growing lemon balm, be sure to place it in a pot – otherwise, it will take over your entire garden.
Mint
Ah, mint. This is great for a wide variety of things. Making tea with fresh mint leaves is a great way to alleviate anxiety, nervousness, flatulence and stomach cramps.It is also great for steam baths; to relieve sinus congestion, place mint leaves in a bowl of boiling water, drape a towel over your head and inhale the steam.
To grow mint, use a sunken pot as the plant does grow quite rapidly and expansively.
Parsley
Parsley is a great immune system booster. Eating one teaspoon of the plant daily is a good idea if you find that your immune system is low. Chewing the leaves can also alleviate bad breath.Paisley thrives in very wet soil – be sure not to let the soil get too dry when attempting to grow this plant.
Rosemary
Rosemary has been known to be a great method of reducing the effects of seasonal affective disorder as well as hangovers; making tea with the leaves is a common way of unlocking these benefits.Here’s something interesting to try with rosemary as well: infuse the leaves with red wine, cloves and cinnamon to reduce the effects of winter colds.
Rosemary requires plenty of sun to grow well.
Sage
Have a sore throat? Gargling a cooled broth made with sage leaves is a great way of alleviating this. The plant needs full sun and dry, sandy soil to grow well.
Thyme
Thyme is a very powerful antioxidant and antiseptic. Drinking tea made from thyme is a great way of relieving cold symptoms before bed. However, take care to not use thyme while pregnant.
Thyme should be planted in dry, light soil to thrive.
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By Jesse Herman via Real Farmacy
Jesse Herman is a contributing staff writer for REALfarmacy.com. He writes and produces video at PowerfulPrimates.com. Jesse began his alternative health journey after chronic back pain and has not looked back since. Follow him on Youtube and Facebook (also more Facebook), broadcasting out of Brazil, Florida, and in a dark distant cave (with internet).
