Homegrown Healing: 7 Benefits of Growing Medicinal Plants in Your Own Garden

Growing Medicinal Plants at home has lot of health benefits

Highlights:

• Global challenges like climate change and pollution are one of the main reasons for our disturbed mental and physical health.

• You can improve your lifestyle by growing medicinal plants on your balcony.

• Medicinal plants are used in plant therapy, where patients interact with plants to reduce anxiety.

• Medicinal plants improve immune system.

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It is important to prioritize and maintain health and well-being in today's busy and competitive world. Global challenges such as climate change, global warming and ever-increasing pollution have deteriorated our mental and physical health.

But do not worry, we have come to your rescue! You can improve your well-being by growing medicinal plants. Let's discover the benefits of having medicinal plants at home.

Improves your Physical Health

Having medicinal plants in your garden can contribute to your physical well-being. For instance, the Holy Basil (Tulsi), boasts remarkable anti-inflammatory properties alongside a wealth of antioxidants, offering potential

relief from ailments such as colds, coughs, and respiratory tract infections. Similarly, the gel extracted from succulent plant like Aloe Vera leaves into your garden can help maintain skin hydration. It also holds potent wound-healing properties, further enhancing its medicinal utility.

Uplifts your mood

Medicinal plants contribute greatly to the psychological aspect of your health. Involvement with such plants can help contribute to balance and harmony in one's life. The crisp, invigorating aroma of mint instantly helps to freshen up

your mind! Also, plants like lavender and chamomile aid in aromatherapy, their smell reduces stress and anxiety. In addition, meditating beside the Tulsi plant works as a good brain tonic, it releases a tremendous amount of oxygen and ozone, purifies the air and increases our productivity. Just simply working in the garden can take off all your stress.

Medicinal Plants Reduces Carbon Footprints

Maintaining medicinal plants in your garden promotes sustainability. It helps to reduce carbon footprint by not consuming any synthetic drugs*. This also proves to be an environmentally friendly practice. Usage of all parts of the plants such as leaves, flowers, stems and roots signifies resource efficiency and reduces waste generation.

Pocket -friendly

Several medicinal plants are perennial, meaning they are available year-round. This accessibility offers opportunities to address common health concerns such as bloating and allergies without frequent visits to the doctor. For example, Aparajita and Curry leaves possess anti-ageing properties. Enjoying a soothing Aparajita tea or incorporating curry leaves into your daily meals can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing expensive cosmetics.

Embracing Traditional Medicines

India has a rich culture of traditional medicines known as Ayurveda. Sometimes, I feel that we are keeping less faith in our deeply rooted science. Ayurvedic medicines have always created wonders since ages. There are also many research conducted by renowned universities all over the world on Ayurveda. Growing medicinal plants will definitely help you to realize the magic of Ayurveda.

Allow me to share a soothing recipe for throat irritation: Begin by boiling a glass of water in an utensil. Then, add 1 bay leaf, 4-5 tulsi leaves, 2-3 peppercorns, a small amount of grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 2-3 cloves, 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of rock sugar, and also 1/2 teaspoon of coriander and cumin seeds. Let the mixture simmer until it reduces by half. Strain the infused water and drink it for instant relief.

Awareness for Children

Cultivating medicinal plants in your garden can provide an enjoyable learning experience for your children! By teaching them about different plant systems, you can enlighten them and instill a deeper appreciation for medicinal plants.

Raising awareness about the importance of these plants can further enhance their understanding and connection to nature, fostering a greater appreciation for the wonders of the natural world in your kids.

Enhances Aesthetics of your Home

Presence of medicinal plants can significantly uplift the atmosphere of your home. Setting up a charming window garden with potted plants on the sill can add a delightful touch to your living space. Moreover, you can enhance your surroundings by cultivating medicinal plants in your backyard. Whether it's on a balcony, in a garden, or on a windowsill, adding greenery in your home can contribute to your overall well-being.

Here's how you can get started:

I will give you some quick tips to start your own medicinal plant garden. First, begin by doing a small research on the medicinal plants you wish to cultivate in your garden. Tailor your selection based on factors such as available space, and sunlight exposure. By considering these aspects, you can choose plants that best suit your garden's conditions and meet your individual needs. Some of the popular medicinal plants include mint, aloe vera, holy basil plant (tulsi), Aparajita (Shankhapushpi), lemongrass, curry leaves plant and so on. Please make sure you ask nursery store or research online and follow appropriate care and growing instructions.

*Please consult your GP before discontinuing any kind of drugs.