{"id":90617,"date":"2022-07-28T13:29:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T13:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/?p=90617"},"modified":"2022-07-28T13:29:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T13:29:08","slug":"the-many-benefits-of-starting-a-culinary-medicinal-plants-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/en\/the-many-benefits-of-starting-a-culinary-medicinal-plants-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"The many benefits of starting a culinary\/medicinal plants garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

Different plants are great to have on hand, but not just for culinary purposes, although they can make food taste wonderful. Medicinal plants are also important natural remedies and can be used as medicine, especially during a crisis.<\/p>\n

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Growing a culinary\/medicinal plants garden so you can benefit from its natural remedies can also be highly beneficial to the environment as well. You can plant plants that will help your body heal and recover while attracting bees and pollinators to your plants and flowers, giving back to the Earth.<\/p>\n

You may start a plant garden indoors now, either from seed or starts, and plant outside once the fear of frost has passed. Some people chose perennial herbs such as thyme, spearmint, peppermint, and echinacea. All of these are hearty and will survive being buried under 6 feet of snow. But others can be grown seasonally or indoors as well. Here are some of the best plants for medicinal uses:<\/p>\n

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  1. Aloe Vera \u2013 Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, wound and burn healer, natural laxative, soothes the stomach, helps skin ailments.<\/li>\n
  2. Basil \u2013 Powerful antispasmodic, antiviral, anti-infectious, antibacterial, soothes the stomach.<\/li>\n
  3. Black Cohosh \u2013 Relieves menopausal hot flashes, relieves menstrual cramps, helps circulatory and cardiovascular disorders, lowers blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, useful for nervousness and stress. Note: Do not use during pregnancy.<\/li>\n
  4. Black Walnut \u2013 Good for eliminating parasites, good for fungal infections, good for warts and poison ivy, aids digestion.<\/li>\n
  5. Cinnamon \u2013 It has been proven that 99.9% of viruses and bacteria can not live in the presence of cinnamon. So it makes a great antibacterial and antiviral weapon.<\/li>\n
  6. Cayenne \u2013 Catalyst for other medicinal plants, useful for arthritis and rheumatism (topically and internally), good for colds, flu viruses, sinus infection, and sore throat, useful for headache and fever, aids organs (kidneys, heart, lungs, pancreas, spleen, and stomach, increase thermogenesis for weight loss.<\/li>\n
  7. Clove Bud \u2013 Improves the immune system, they are also an antioxidant and doubles as an antibacterial and antimicrobial fighter.<\/li>\n
  8. Cypress \u2013 The therapeutic properties of cypress oil are astringent, antiseptic, antispasmodic, deodorant, diuretic, hemostatic, hepatic, styptic, sudorific, vasoconstrictor, respiratory tonic, and sedative.<\/li>\n
  9. Dandelion \u2013 Helpful for PMS, good for menopause, increases ovarian hormones.<\/li>\n
  10. Echinacea (coneflower) \u2013 Boosts white blood cell production, immune system support, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, good for colds, flu, and infection. Note: Use no more than two weeks at a time. Do not use if you are allergic to sunflowers or related species.<\/li>\n
  11. Eucalyptus \u2013 Anti-infectious, antibacterial and antiviral.<\/li>\n
  12. Garlic \u2013 Helps fight infection, detoxifies the body, enhances immunity, lowers blood fats, assists yeast infections, helps asthma, sinusitis, circulatory problems, and heart conditions.<\/li>\n
  13. German Chamomile \u2013 Helps relieving stress, anxiety, and insomnia, good for indigestion, useful for colitis and most digestive problems, effective blood cleanser and helps increase liver function, and supports the pancreas. Improves bile flow from the liver, it is good for healing the skin that might come from a blistering chemical agent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Geranium \u2013 Dilates bile ducts for liver detoxification, antispasmodic, stops bleeding, anti-infectious, antibacterial.<\/li>\n
    2. Ginger \u2013 Helps nausea, motion sickness, and vomiting and is useful for circulatory problems, is good for indigestion, and is also an effective antioxidant.<\/li>\n
    3. Lavender \u2013 Assists with burns, antiseptic, used as a stress reliever, good for depression, aids skin health and beauty.<\/li>\n
    4. Lemon \u2013 Is known for its antiseptic properties, Essential Science Publishing<\/em> says that: According to Jean Valnet, M.D. the vaporized essence of lemon can kill meningococcal bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus aureus<\/em> in two hours and Pneumococcus<\/em> bacteria within three hours. Lemon also improves microcirculation, promotes white blood cell formation, and improves immune function.<\/li>\n
    5. Marjoram \u2013 Anti-infectious, antibacterial, dilates blood vessels, regulates blood pressure, soothes muscles.<\/li>\n
    6. Marshmallow \u2013 Aids bladder infections, diuretic (helps fluid retention), helps kidney problems, soothes coughs, sore throats, indigestion, and as a topical agent it is said to be anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing.<\/li>\n
    7. Melissa \u2013 Assists in issues with the nervous system, and blisters, and has antimicrobial properties.<\/li>\n
    8. Mullein \u2013 Can be used as a laxative, good for asthma and bronchitis, useful for difficulty breathing, helps hay fever.<\/li>\n
    9. Myrrh \u2013 Anti-infectious, antiviral, soothes skin conditions and supports the immune system. Also, an antispasmodic that helps to reduce spasming due to spasms caused by nerve agents.<\/li>\n
    10. Oregano \u2013 is a powerful antibiotic and has been proven to be more effective in neutralizing germs than some chemical antibiotics. It has been effective against germs like Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>, Escherichia coli<\/em>, Yersinia enterocolitica<\/em>, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa<\/em>.<\/li>\n
    11. Pine \u2013 Antidiabetic, cortisone-like, severe infections, hypertensive<\/li>\n
    12. Rosemary \u2013 Antiseptic, antibacterial, cleansing and detoxing the body. Supports the liver and combats cirrhosis.<\/li>\n
    13. Rosewood \u2013 Anti-infectious, antibacterial, and antiviral.<\/li>\n
    14. Sage \u2013 Used in anxiety, nervous disorders, as astringent, in abdominal disorders, anti-inflammatory.<\/li>\n
    15. Spearmint \u2013 To calm the nervous system and assist with bronchial issues.<\/li>\n
    16. Tea Tree \u2013 Disinfectant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, burns, good for all skin conditions.<\/li>\n
    17. Thyme \u2013 Thyme is one of the oldest medicinal-culinary plants on record and is another immunity booster and cognitive aid. The International Journal of Food Microbiology <\/em>as well as other institutions found that 92 percent of Gram-negative and positive bacterial strains could be killed using cinnamon, thyme, or clove essential oil. Here are some other health benefits of thyme.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If you are looking for great medicinal plants to attract pollinators to your garden, here a few that work wonders:<\/p>\n

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      1. thyme
        \n2. chamomile
        \n3. coriander\/cilantro
        \n4. fennel
        \n5. lavender
        \n6. mint
        \n7. rosemary
        \n8. sage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        All of these medicinal plants are fragrant and will leave your yard buzzing with life!<\/p>\n

        Once you\u2019ve planted your plants and have a supply of delicious, nutritious, and medicinal plants to help you and mother nature thrive, consider learning how to dry them for long-term storage.<\/p>\n

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        yogaesoteric
        \nJuly 28, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

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