TYPE OF HERBAL DESCRIPTION USES PICTURE

MEDICINE
1. Lemongrass Lemongrass is a Reduces anxiety
(Cymbopogon tropical herb with a and stress
flexuosus) strong citrus flavor. Helps to reduce the
As the name spread of infections
suggests, it’s an such as thrush
ornamental grass which is a fungal
that grows in infection.
clumps that reach Blocks pain
three to five feet Reduces bloating
tall. It’s best to and stimulates the
plant lemongrass in kidneys to release
the spring after the more urine
danger of frost
passes. Make sure
it grows in an area
with full sunlight
and well-draining,
fertile soil.
2. ALOE VERA Aloe is a common Soothes skin after
houseplant in minor burns,
colder regions or abrasions, or
vigorous outdoor sunburn
succulent in arid Treats skin issues
desert climates. It’s including psoriasis
most commonly & dandruff
used fresh off the
plant for topical
complaints, so it
helps to have some
growing at home.
3. DANDELION Believe it or not, Helps to control
(TARAXACUM dandelions are an blood sugar and
OFFICINALE) incredible edible & type 2 diabetes.
medicinal plant, Used as a diuretic
from the root to to increase the
the blooms. For production of
those without urine.
dandelions growing Treats chronic
everywhere, sow ulcers.
the seeds outside Fights constipation
in the spring in a and helps
spot that has full encourage healthy
sunlight or partial digestion
shade. They aren’t
picky and are
 known to sprout
from just about any
sidewalk crack
given the
opportunity.
4. ASTRAGALUS Astragalus is a Protects the body
(ASTRAGALUS herbaceous from stress and
PROPINQUUS) perennial native to diseases.
China, reaching up Prevents and treats
to four feet tall colds
with beautiful, Lowers blood
small, yellow sugar, potentially
flowers from treating diabetes.
midsummer Reduces allergy
through late fall. symptoms in those
Those living in who have hayfever
zones 6 to 11 can or allergic rhinitis.
grow Astragalus as
a perennial plant
dependably, but
it’s survived the
last three mild
winters in our zone
4 garden, so worth
a try in colder
regions too.
5. BAY LAUREL Bay laurel is an Historically used to
(LAURUS NOBILIS) evergreen tree that treat different
belongs to the types of cancer.
Lauraceae family, Treats upper
known for its respiratory tract
strong aroma and problems.
culinary uses. The Eases arthritis
tree has dark green aches and pains.
oval leaves and Reduces stomach
grows well in USDA aches and
zone eight and stimulates the
above with full appetite.
sunlight, but we’ve Create ear drops to
successfully grown relieve the pain
them indoors for from an ear
years. Make sure infection.
to enrich the soil
with compost to
help the trees
establish.
6. BEE BALM Bee balm belongs Treats bee stings
(MONARDA SP.) to the mint family, and bug bites.
ranging in color Reduces anxiety
from bright red to and stress.
pink and white. Relieves upset
Most varieties are stomach, gas, and
perennials, nausea.
reaching up to Treats sore throats
three feet tall. and mouth sores.
Plant bee balm in
an area with well-
draining soil and
full sunlight.
7. BLUE VERVAIN Blue Vervain is a Pain Relieving and
(VERBENA HASTATA) wildflower native Anti-inflammatory
to North America. Treats
It’s most often seen premenstrual
growing moist syndrome
meadows, Helps treat ulcers
alongside streams, Treats anxiety and
and other wild depression
areas, producing
bluish-purple
blooms from
midsummer to
early autumn. This
plant grows best in
full sunlight and
moist, but not
swampy soil.
8. CORNFLOWER Cornflowers, also Helps with fever
(CENTAUREA known as Relieves
CYANUS) “bachelor’s constipation
buttons,” are a Reduces water
common annual retention
flower, that Eases menstrual
generally self-seeds cramps
and returns each Calms anxiety,
year. These blue stress, and
flowers grow in full depression
sunlight. You can
plant the seeds in
early spring
because they
tolerate the
freezing
temperatures.
Gardeners love
cornflowers
 because they make
fantastic cut
flowers (and they
dry beautifully).
9. CRANBERRY People rarely Reduces the risk of
(VACCINIUM consider growing recurrent urinary
MACROCARPON) cranberry plants, tract infections.
but these woody, Treats bladder and
low-growing kidney diseases
perennial vines Increases a poor
grow all around the appetite
United States. Reduces the risk of
Despite the belief cardiovascular
that they need to disease.
be harvested in
water, cranberry
plants grow well on
dry land. Ensure
these plants have
properly prepared
soil with a pH of
less than five and
well-drained soil.
10. DAISY (BELLIS When you imagine Treats coughs,
SP.) a daisy, you picture bronchitis, and
a bright, cheerful chest congestion.
flower that makes Reduces
everyone simple. inflammation.
These simple-to- Acts as a drying
grow flowers are agent.
hardy and drought- Gets rid of minor
tolerant, making pain and soreness
them perfect for
new gardeners. It’s
best to plant
daisies in rich, well-
draining soil and
full sunlight.