Top 5 Medicinal Plants

Top 5 Medicinal Plants For Your Kitchen

We have several spices and herbs in our kitchen to make our recipes delicious and healthy. But have you guys ever noticed that some of these plants and spices have remarkable medicinal values as well. It is far more better to use these plants for treatment rather than chemical medicines because they do not have any side effects. I hope you guys find this blog post helpful.

Today, I present you guys with top five medicinal herbs available in your kitchen that can be used to cure some common illness at home without visiting doctor. Let's move to them without further delay.

1. Aloe Vera:

In Ayurveda, aloe vera is known as the King of medicinal plants. It holds water in its fleshy leaves which is why it can sustain in extremely dry conditions as well. So, growing aloe vera in your garden will not require you to take extra care of the plant every now and then. However, it surely can treat a wide variety of health problems. These include: 

1. Constipation,
2. Digestive distress,
3. Acne,
4. Poor body immunity, etc

2. Tulsi:

The next in line is Tulsi or the Queen of medicinal plants. This plant holds immense significance in the Hindu religion. But it has so much more to itself than just religious significance. The strong aroma of Tulsi is good enough to keep bacterial growth at bay. It is known for its healing properties, and all it requires for growth is water. 

Here is a list of the uses and healing properties of Tulsi: 

1. It gives you the strength to fight stress.
2. Promotes a longer life.
3. Treats cough.
4. Treats indigestion.
5. Anti-cancer.
6. Good for hair loss, heart diseases, diabetes, etc.

3. Mint:

This freshly fragrant medicinal plant serves a wide variety of purposes. From enhancing your mood to treating indigestion, mint can do it all. This plant requires a lot of water to grow. So you must sow its seeds and keep watering it. The best part about mint is its ability to repel pest and insects so your home will be a clean environment.

Take a look at the uses of this medicinal plant:

1.  Keeps the digestive system running.
2. Boosts immunity.
3. Enhances mood.
4. Expels cough from the body.
5. Benefits of respiratory health.
6. Keeps mosquitoes away.

4. Fenugreek:

Methi or fenugreek is a wonder amongst other medicinal plants, and all because of its properties. It is an evergreen plant and both the leaves and the seeds are useful. 

Take a look at the benefits of fenugreek: 

1. Controls cholesterol levels.
2. Curbs hair loss.
3. Increases appetite.
4. Boosts your excretory system.
5. Purifies blood.
6. Lowers blood pressure.
7. Beneficial for joint pains and diabetes.

5. Ginger:

You name the problem and ginger is the answer. It is the root solution for a wide variety of health problems. All you need to do is sow the ginger root in your garden and it a few days it will grow it in a few days. It does not require much care. It is an important ingredient of Indian food due to its distinct flavor, and of course, its benefits for your overall health.

Here is how ginger benefits your overall health:

1. Treats indigestion.
2. Eases headaches.
3. Controls blood pressure.
4. Treats cold, cough, flu and asthma.
5. Relives menstrual pains and cramps.