List of Medicinal plants to grow at home

Have u ever seen your grandma running after a medical store or doctor for every now & then? Plants had offered medicinal value way before we began having a history. In fact, the base of many modern medicines that we are using today is derived from plants. So it is good to grow medicinal plants at home.

We love growing plants at home. But how many of you know we can also get medicinal benefits from them? Nowadays, there has been a rise in health problems. We keep on visiting doctors and hospitals for even common health issues. But many of the general health issues can be resolved in a natural manner. There are so many plants around us that have medicinal benefits. If you don't have garden, start your own using the ideas for rooftop gardening

1. Tulsi (Holy Basil):

Is there any Indian house without Tulsi? Tulsi has been in our life religiously, but that’s not only the reason, Tulsi is also known for its healing properties of the body, mind and spirit.

• Tulsi is taken as herbal tea.
• It also helps in lowering high blood pressure & relieving stress.
• It is used for curing cold, cough, sore throat & Asthma.
• Oil from tulsi is also used as an ear drop.
• Karpoora Tulsi's oil is mostly used in the herbal toiletry. Its oil is also helpful against bacteria and insects.
• Tulsi helps in curing malaria.
• It is very effective against headache, indigestion, insomnia, hysteria and cholera.
• Millions of people are taking the fresh leaves of Tulsi every day.
• Tulsi has the ability to purify the air.
• Many people wear Tulsi beads, which is said to have certain physical and medicinal properties.

Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera plant is the most common houseplant grown in every home as it is easy to grow and also with many medicinal benefits. It has thick and fleshy, green leaves arising from the base of the plant without stem.

Many people using it for both to beautify the space and to use the gel. Some prefer to apply the gel on skin and hair and some to consume Aloe Vera juice. Nowadays, aloe leaves are commercially used in cosmetics and medicines where it is known to treat of diseases like hair fall, skin diseases, sunburns etc.
It is found to have moisturizing, soothing and healing properties. It also reduces skin swellings.

Ajwain:

One of the important herb and easily grown plant in Indian home. It has a very strong scent and we are using it in various ways. The Ajwain plant grows in bunch and looks very similar to the money plants.

• Ajwain seeds are taken with lukewarm water which helps in acidity, various digestive problems and stomach-ache.
• Treats stomach problems like peptic ulcer, enhances digestion, reduces blood pressure and reduces cholesterol level in body.
• Inhaling mild heated ajwain seeds helps in treating headaches, cough and cold.
• Due to its strong smell, it acts as a mosquito repellent, when applied with mustard oil.

Ginger:

Ginger not only adds flavor to the food but also serves many medicinal benefits.

• Roots of Ginger is rich in fibers which aids in digestion.
• Ginger can reduce the gastric acid secretion. Reduces the flow of gastric fluids thus preventing acid reflux vomiting and nausea.
• Ginger roots while using as a tea helps in losing weight by increasing the metabolism.
• Ginger also shows anti-inflammatory effect thus it can reduce inflammation during bacterial infections, and pain.

Turmeric:

Turmeric is a perennial rhizomatous herb plant which is using for its edible and strong medicinal properties. It contains curcumin as its active ingredient which acts as powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.

• This improves brain function and helps to treat neurodegenerative disorders like Stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Also treats arthritis and meningitis.
• Turmeric powder is also helps to make skin fairer because of its anti-oxidant effect, it makes your skin glowing.

Coriander:

Fertilizing are necessary to maintain a healthy and good coriander plant. And don't know how to make fertilizer at home from waste, check this. Coriander leaves contain vitamin C, K, protein, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, thiamine, carotene and niacin.

• Coriander leaf lowers the blood sugar levels as its stimulates the insulin secretion.
• It also treats Alzheimer’s disease, lowers cholesterol level, promotes good liver function and bowel movement.
• It helps in reducing diseases like arthritis, prevents eye diseases with its antioxidants, cures mouth ulcer and cures anemia. 

Interesting!! Then start to grow your medicinal plants at home.

Curry Leaves:

Curry leaf is one of the Indian spices.

• It helps in weight loss, treats constipation and dysentery.
• It is very good for diabetes patients
• Provides good eyesight, heals wounds and cuts, relieves nausea, and even improves memory.

One of the most medicinal benefit plants that should grow at home.

Lavender:

Lavender is a kind of herb is native to North Africa. It produces a sweet scent which will cherish your mood and gives you positivity. This plant is an aromatic shrub with small green spike-like leaves and purple color flowers arranged on long slender, leafless stems.

It is popular for the essential oil that we get from the distillation of the flower of certain lavender species. And this oil has both cosmetic and medicinal uses.

Mint:

Mint plants love warm temperature, moist soil and bright sunlight. And we can use it as garnishing in food items in fresh or dried conditions they . Mint is a great source of vitamin A, folate, manganese and iron.

• It improves brain function, aids in digestion.
• Reduces cold symptoms, and is the easiest cure for bad breath.
• Mint Chutney is quite famous among Indians.

Mustard:

Apart from being used as an ingredient in many dishes, it has different medicinal benefits. The yellow mustard seeds are rich in poly nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

• Mustard oil prevents hair lice, dandruff and hair fall.
• It cures cough, asthma and pain due to sprain.
• Helps in reducing the severity of asthma attacks.
• Mustard seeds are working well for digestion as they enhance the body's metabolism.

In India, plants are the richest source of compounds for nearly 70% of modern medicines. So start to grow medicinal plants at home.