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Whether you are fighting indigestion, pains, and aches or just about any other health problem, herbs are among the best natural remedies to try. But quite often, we tend to believe we can only get the best from a grocery store while leaving behind helpful weeds in our lawn. So what are some of the best options to try that you can find right in your backyard? Broadleaf plantain is nothing like the starchy banana tree plantain, but a small weed native of Asia and Europe. This plantain has been used in treating dysentery, toothaches, and reducing swelling. Moreover, its anti-inflammatory properties have also been used in cases of spider bites or bee stings.
Stinging Nettle is helpful in several ways and can be used in different forms as well. According to the USDA, you can use a cup of cooked Nettle to get your daily calcium needs and over a third of the required vitamin A and a significant amount of protein. All you need to do is remove the stinging hairs in this herb and boil it for a minute in two different glasses of water for each moment.
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BURDOCK CAN PROVE DIFFICULT to control, but fun to enjoy. It makes a great option for a caffeine-free tea. The benefits are far-reaching too’, as it has proved useful in controlling infections caused by topical fungal. Its roots also contain a compound to improve digestion, according to the University of Maryland medical center. Among the herbs that have been around for over a century, this one has its reasons for standing out. Self-Heal belongs to the mint family, and can be easily confused with a bugleweed, but its benefits are unmistakable. If you are looking for an antioxidant, then this herb is the one for you, which makes it a go-to option as a reliable medicinal herb.
Mullein comes with many names and benefits that have seen its extensive use in the West. Mullein is still useful for the modern day herbalists, thanks to its ability to treat numerous respiratory ailments. You can use it in tea to get the best of its juices that usually help with a sore throat and coughs. This herb can grow virtually anywhere, and it could be right in your backyard.
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YOU CAN EASILY SPOT yarrow anytime in the early summer with its white-to-pink umbrella-like blossoms. Whether in your backyard, fields, or on the roadside, you can find it almost anywhere. This herb was useful o soldiers in WWI for soothing battered and bruised skin, but it also contains anti-inflammatory as well as antibacterial properties, which make it a powerful healing herb for different types of ailments. Dandelion bright yellow flowers make it stand out, and it grows almost anywhere. You can consume the leaves raw in sautés or salads, but you can also enjoy it in tea. The herb is high in beta-carotene and vitamin K, and it is helpful for cleansing liver and blood thanks to its perceived ability to stimulate the body to initiate a release of toxins.