20 Medicinal Herbs to Expand Your Homestead

20 Medicinal Herbs to Expand Your Homestead

Here are 20 medicinal herbs that can be grown on a homestead and their traditional uses:


  1. Chamomile: Chamomile flowers are used to make a tea that can help with anxiety, insomnia, and digestive problems.

  1. Echinacea: Echinacea is believed to help boost the immune system and is often used to treat colds and flu.

  1. Calendula: Calendula flowers are used topically to soothe skin irritations, such as rashes and burns.

  1. Lavender: Lavender is often used to help calm the nerves, relieve headaches, and promote relaxation.

  1. Peppermint: Peppermint leaves are used to make tea that can help with digestive problems, such as bloating and indigestion.

  1. Sage: Sage has antimicrobial properties and is often used to treat sore throats and other respiratory problems.

  1. Lemon balm: Lemon balm is believed to have calming properties and is often used to help with anxiety and insomnia.

  1. St. John's Wort: St. John's Wort is often used as a natural antidepressant and can also help with nerve pain.

  1. Ginger: Ginger root is often used to help with nausea and other digestive problems.

  1. Thyme: Thyme has antimicrobial properties and is often used to treat respiratory infections, such as bronchitis.

  1. Yarrow: Yarrow is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is often used to treat fevers and other inflammatory conditions.

  1. Arnica: Arnica flowers are often used topically to help reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

  1. Comfrey: Comfrey leaves are often used topically to help heal wounds and reduce pain and inflammation.

  1. Milk thistle: Milk thistle seeds are often used to help support liver function and treat liver problems.

  1. Valerian: Valerian root is often used as a natural sedative and can help with anxiety and insomnia.

  1. Dandelion: Dandelion leaves and roots are often used to help support liver and kidney function and are believed to have diuretic properties.

  1. Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus leaves are often used to help relieve respiratory problems, such as coughs and congestion.

  1. Garlic: Garlic is believed to have antibiotic properties and is often used to help prevent and treat infections.

  1. Licorice: Licorice root is often used to help soothe sore throats and other respiratory problems.

  1. Rosemary: Rosemary has antimicrobial properties and is often used to help relieve headaches and improve digestion.
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1 comment

Neat lots of this grows wild around us aswell love all the plants

Austin

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