Friday, February 24, 2012

10 Great Starter Herbs and Their Properties



You can find these herbs online or in stores that have large bulk herb selections. If you have herbs growing in your garden, you can use them fresh instead of dried, but you'll want to double the amount since dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh ones.
  • Lavender — has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory p
  • perties,
    If you're planning to use herbs medicinally, do your research! We're not doctors, and this isn't medical advice.
    thought to work as an insect repellent, can aid with headaches, sleep and relaxation
  • Peppermint — is a digestive aid, thought to aid in fever reduction
  • ro
  • Spearmint — aids in digestion, reduces bloating, contains high amounts of antioxidant, invigorating
  • Milk Thistle — thought to promote liver and gallbladder function, reported to detoxify and lower cholesterol
  • Elderberries — has shown great success in treatment of influenza
  • Fennel — long used as an aid to digestion and bloating, thought to have diuretic properties, improve milk supply in breastfeeding mothers, repel fleas; long used in India to soothe coughs
  • Rosemary — used to improve memory, circulation, and act as an anti-carcinogen
  • Chamomile — used as an aid for digestion, colds, and sleep
  • Nettle — high in protein, iron and vitamins
  • Ginger — Proven to be useful against nausea, diarrhea, and arthritis, thought to aid in digestion

No comments:

Post a Comment