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There are many different types of herbs and healing plants that you can both eat and use as medicine. The world is opening its eyes to these power plants and learning how to use them. Growing medicine is as easy as growing anything else!
We are going to look at 5 examples that you can start growing this spring to boost your ability to respond to things like infection. All of these recommendations are easy to grow and process to be used to deal with all sorts of ailments. Each one also contains some antibacterial properties.
Aloe Vera
One of the most popular plants for healing cuts. The powerful antibacterial properties of aloe vera have gone so far that we are even drinking the stuff. This is a very cool plant to grow because it can even be grown indoors.
Oregano
Maybe one of the top 3 culinary herbs that exist, oregano does double duty! It’s a powerful antibacterial and can affect wounds on the outside of the body using a poultice or affect your health internally as well. Oregano is very easy to grow but you might consider starting the seeds indoors.
Thyme
Another powerful culinary herb that makes everything taste better. Thyme is another powerhouse like oregano and can be used in many of the same ways.
Cayenne
Sure its a pepper but its also a powerful remedy for fighting inflammation and its got its own antibacterial profile. You will find that cayenne peppers are easy to grow and very prolific. Dry some for later use and have this antibacterial powerhouse on hand at all times.
Horseradish
Horseradish speaks for itself. If you eat it you feel the effects of the horseradish right away. You feel it in your sinuses and you quickly become aware that this root can profoundly affect your health and body.
