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Playful as kids are, accidents happen. And the accident thatbefallen me at 7 years old was the feeling of the hot exhaustpipe of a motorcycle kissing the skin of my leg. Grandmawas around and saw it. Immediately, she took out a knifeand slice the thick lower part of the aloe vera plant by thegarden and rubbed the exposed end on the burn.

Looking back, I realized that it was important to havemedicinal plants around the house cause you never knowwhen you might need them. So here are a list of plants thathave the highest medicinal value compared to the othermillion species around the world worth planting around thehouse.

1. Aloe Vera

The aloe vera grows only under the sun with well drained dry ormoist soil. Although the plant tastes like turd, it’s still edible. Thesap from aloe vera is extremely useful to speed up the healing andreducing the risk of infections for :

wounds

cuts

burns

eczema

reducing inflammation

Apart from its external use on the skin, aloe vera is also takeninternally in the treatment of :

ulcerative colitis (drinking aloe vera juice)

chronic constipation

poor appetite

digestive problems

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2. Marsh Mallow

The plant of which marshmallows are made of. The root is takeninternally to treat :

inflammations and irritations of the urinary and respiratorymucus membranes

counter excess stomach acid

peptic ulceration

gastritis

Externally, the root is applied to :

bruises

sprains

aching muscles

insect bites

skin inflammations

splinters

The leaves are very edible, unlike the aloe vera. They can be addedto salads, boiled, or fried. It is known to help out in the area ofcystitis and frequent urination.

3. Great Burdock

It requires moist soil and can grow shadeless. The great burdock isthe pretty famous in the area of detoxification in both Chinese andWestern herbal medicine. The root is is used to treat ‘toxic

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overload’ that result in throat infections and skin diseases like :

boils

rashes

burns

bruises

herpes

eczema

acne

impetigo

ringworm

bites

The leaves and seeds can be crushed to poultice it to bruises,burns, ulcers and sores.

4. Pot Marigold

It grows in almost any type of soil condition. It has no problemwith nutritionally poor, very acidic or very alkaline soils, just as longas it’s moist. Well known as a remedy for skin problems, the deep-orange flowered pot marigold variety is applied externally to :

bites

stings

sprains

wounds

sore eyes

varicose veins

Internally it is used to treat fevers and chronic infections.

The tea of the petals tones up circulation and, taken regularly,eases varicose veins.

Applying the crushed stems of the pot marigold to corns and wartswill soon have them easily removable.

5. Gotu Kola

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The gotu kola acts on various phases of connective tissuedevelopment and stimulates healing of :

ulcers

skin injuries

decreasing capillary fragility

stimulation of the lipids and protein necessary for healthy skin

Leaves are thought to maintain youthfulness. Crushed leaves arepoulticed to treat open sores. The gotu kola can also be used to :

treat leprosy

revitalize the brain and nervous system

increase attention span and concentration

treat venous insufficiency

6. Camomile

With a sweet, crisp, fruity and herbaceous fragrance, has long beenused medicinally as a remedy for problems regarding the digestivesystem. It has a soothing and calming effect in the area ofaromatherapy, used to end stress and aid in sleep. The entire herbis used to treat common aches like toothache, earache, shoulderpain and neuralgia.

7. Globe Artichoke

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A bitter tasting plant that requires a lot of sun, the cardoon hasbecome important as a medicinal herb in recent years following thediscovery of cynarin. The cardoon leaves, best harvested beforeflowering, helps to :

improve liver and gall bladder function

stimulate the secretion of digestive juices

lower blood cholesterol levels

treat chronic liver and gall bladder diseases

jaundice

hepatitis

asteriosclerosis

early stages of late-onset diabetes

8. Chinese Yam

A type of yam that can be eaten raw, the chinese yam can be easilygrown, succeeding in fertile, well drained soil in a sunny position. Itis sweet and soothing to the stomach, spleen and has a toniceffect on the lungs and kidneys. It is used internally to treat :

tiredness

weight loss

loss of appetite

poor digestion

chronic diarrhea

asthma

dry coughs

uncontrollable urination

diabetes

emotional instability

Externally, it is applied to :

ulcers

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boils

abscesses

The leaf, on the other hand, is used to treat snakebites andscorpion stings.

9. Echinacea

One of the world’s most important medicinal herbs, the echinaceahas the capacity to raise the body’s resistance to bacterial and viralinfections by stimulating the immune system. It also has antibioticproperties that helps relieve allergies. Basically, the roots arebeneficial in the treatment of sores, wounds and burns. It was onceused by the Native Americans as an application for insect bites,stings and snakebites. The echinacea grows on any well drainedsoil, as long as it gets sunlight.

10. Siberian Ginseng

The siberian ginseng has a wide range of health benefits, mostly asa powerful tonic herb that maintains good health. Its medicinalproperties are used for :

menopausal problems

geriatric debility

physical and mental stress

treat bone marrow suppression caused by chemotherapy orradiation

angina

hypercholesterolemia and neurasthenia with headache

insomnia

poor appetite

increasing endurance

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memory improvement

anti-inflammatory purposes

immunogenic purposes

chemoprotective purposes

radiological protection

11. Great Yellow Gentian

The great yellow gentian root is a bitter herb used to treatdigestive disorders and states of exhaustion from chronic diseases.It stimulates the liver, gal bladder and digestive system,strengthening the overall human body. Internally, it is taken totreat :

liver complaints

indigestion

gastric infections

aneroxia

12. Sea Buckthorn

The sea-buckthorn has been used throughout the centuries inChina to relieve cough, aid digestion, invigorate blood circulationand alleviate pain. The branches and leaves are used in Mongolia totreat gastrointestinal distress in humans and animals.

The bark and leaves are used for treating diarrhea, gastrointestinal,dermatological disorders and topical compressions for rheumatoidarthritis. Even the flowers are used as skin softeners.

The berries on the other hand are used together with othermedications for pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiac, blood andmetabolic disorders. Fresh sea buckthorn berry juice is known tobe taken in the event of :

colds

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fever

exhaustion

stomach ulcers

cancer

metabolic disorders

liver diseases

inflammation

peptic ulcer

gastritis

eczema

canker sores

general ulcerative disorders

karatitis

trachoma

13. Tea Tree

Even the aborigines have been using the tea tree leaves formedicinal purposes, like chewing on young leaves to relieveheadaches. The paperbark itself is extremely useful to them as itserves to line coolamons when used as cradles, as a bandage, as asleeping mat, as material for building humpies, as an aluminum foil,as a disposable rain coat and for tamping holes in canoes.

The leaves and twigs, eventaully made into tea tree oil, is antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic and deserves a place in everyhousehold medicine box. Tea tree oil can be used to treat :

cystitis

glandular fever

chronic fatigue syndrome

thrush

vaginal infections

acne

athlete’s foot

verrucae

warts

insect bites

cold sores

nits

minor burns

14. Lemon Balm

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The reason the plant is called lemon balm is because of the lemonminty scent of the leaves. The flowers, which appear during thesummer, are full of nectar. The crushed leaves, when rubbed onthe skin, are used as :

mosquito repellent

herpes

sores

gout

insect bites

Infusion of the leaves with water are known to treat :

colds

fevers

indigestion due to nervous tension

digestive upsets in children

hyperthyroidism

depression

mild insomnia

headaches

15. Peppermint

Peppermint is sometimes regarded as ‘the world’s oldest medicine’,with archaeological evidence placing its use at least as far back asten thousand years ago. Pepeprmint are naturally high inmanganese, vitamin A and vitamin C. Crushed leaves rubbed on theskin help soothe and relax the muscles. Infused peppermint leavesare used to :

reduce irritable bower syndrome

against upset stomachs

inhibit bacterial growth

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treat fevers

flatulence

spastic colon

16. Evening Primrose

The young roots can be eaten like a vegetable, or the shoots canbe eaten as a salad. Poulticed roots of the evening primrose isapplied to piles and bruises. Tea made from the roots have alsobeen used in the treatment of obesity and bowel pains. However,the more valuable parts are the leaves and bark which are madeinto evening primrose oil, known to treat :

multiple sclerosis

premenstrual tension

hyperactivity

eczema

acne

brittle nails

rheumatoid arthritis

alcohol-related liver damage (alcoholics, this is for you)

17. Ginseng

One of the most highly regarded medicines in the orient, theginseng is reputable in its ability to promote health, general bodyvigor and prolong life. The roots are used to :

stimulate and relax the nervous system

encourage secretion of hormones

improve stamina

lower blood sugar levels

lower cholesterol levels

increase resistance to disease

treat debility associated with old age

treat lack of appetite

treat insomnia

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18. Turkey Rhubarb

Known mainly for its positive and balancing effect upon thedigestive system as a whole. Even children may use the turkeyrhubarb as it is gentle enough. The roots act as an astringent tonicto the digestive system while larger doses are used as laxatives.Other than that, it is also known to treat :

chronic constipation

diarrhea

liver and gall bladder complaints

hemorrhoids

menstrual problems

skin eruptions due to accumulation of toxin

19. Sage

Salvia, the Latin name for sage, means ‘to heal’. Internally, thesage is used for :

indigestion

flatulence

liver complaints

excessive lactation

excessive perspiration

excessive salivation

anxiety

depression

female sterility

menopausal problems

On the other hand, it is used externally for :

insect bites

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skin infections

throat infections

mouth infections

gum infections

skin infections

vaginal discharge

20. Wu Wei Zi

Low doses of the fruit are said to stimulate the central nervoussystem whilst large doses depress it, while regulating thecardiovascular system. The seed is used in the treatment of cancer.Externally, it is used to treat irritating and allergic skin conditionswhile taken internally to treat :

dry coughs

asthma

night sweats

urinary disorders

involuntary ejaculation

chronic diarrhoea

palpitations

insomnia

poor memory

hyperacidity

hepatitis

diabetes

21. Milk Thistle

It protects and improves the function of the liver (take note,alcoholics). Taken internally, milk thistle helps to treat :

liver and gall bladder diseases

jaundice

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hepatitis (liver inflammation)

poisoning

high cholesterol levels

insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who also havecirrhosis

the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostatecancers

the effects of a hangover

22. Comfrey

Comfrey contains allantoin, a cell proliferant that speeds up thenatural replacement of body cells. It is reputed to have teeth andbone building properties in children. Safer to use externally thaninternally, comfrey is used to treat a wide variety of ailmentsranging from :

bronchial problems

broken bones

sprains

arthritis

gastric and varicose ulcers

severe burns

acne

cuts

bruises

sprains

sores

eczema

varicose veins

23. Feverfew

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A tea made from the whole plant is used in the treatment ofarthritis, colds, fevers etc. It is said to be sedative and to regulatemenses. An infusion is used to bathe swollen feet. Appliedexternally as a tincture, the plant is used in the treatment ofbruises. Chewing 1-4 leaves a day has proven to be effective in thetreatment of some migraine headaches.

24. Fenugreek

Fenugreek seeds are nourishing and taken to :

encourage weight gain (take note, anorexics)

inhibit cancer of the liver

lower blood cholesterol levels

treat inflammation and ulcers of the stomach and intestines

drain off sweat ducts

for body building

for late onset diabetes

poor digestion

insufficient lactation

painful menstruation

labor pains

freshen bad breath

restore a dull sense of taste

25. Slippery Elm

The inner bark of the slippery elm can be ground into nutrient-richporridge-like soup that serves as an excellent remedy for sorethroats. Other than that, it can be used to soothe the digestivetract. The bark of the slippery elm was used as an abortion tool,moistened with water and inserted into the cervix, before it wasbanned by certain countries like the UK.

26. Stinging Nettle

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Long known as a nutritious addition to the diet and as a herbalremedy, the stinging nettle leaves have been traditionally used to :

cleanse the blood

treat hay fever

arthritis and anemia

excessive menstruation

hemorrhoids

rheumatism

skin problems like eczema

nettle rash

chicken pox

bruises

burns

27. Agnus Castus

Beneficial to female hormonal system, the agnus castus seeds andfruits are used to rectify hormonal imbalances caused by an excessof estrogen and an insufficiency of progesterone. It acts upon thepituitary gland, reducing the production of certain hormones andincreasing the production of others, shifting the balance in favor ofthe gestagens, hormones that ‘secure’ pregnancy. Thus it has awide application of uses in malfunctions of the femininereproductive system and has been used with great effect in :

restoring absent menstruation

regulating heavy periods

restoring fertility caused by hormonal imbalance

relieving premenstrual tension

easing the transition of menopause

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157 thoughts on “27 Medicinal PlantsWorth Your Garden Space”

Ernieivey on Oct 30, 2007 said:

You forgot the great Canabis! Shame on you!

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Vince on Aug 27, 2013 said:

Great list! It would have been better if you had:A) included the scientific names andB) include the zones

Clint Eric Hampson on Sep 10, 2013 said:

You stole my words! Where’s Cannabis? Depression, anxiety, pain andstimulation of hunger. If prepping for collapse of society, legality kinda goes out thewindow right? It would definitely be a staple of my survivalist garden.

Cindi on Sep 24, 2013 said:

Will these herbs grow in the deep south, subtropical climatr

anna on Oct 3, 2013 said:

i was raised on different plants and herbs theres alot i haven’t thought aboutin quite sometime . got married young lived in a family that didn’t use medicinalherbs . seemslike now a days there still shunned as being something almost evil/give me home remedys and herbs wild plants any day! the plant i would like to seelisted is the golden seal.It is used as a healing mouth rinse for dental extraction painfor canker sores, for a gargle for sore throats,to drink as it helps stomach problemslike honey it a natural infection fighter. all rhubarb leaves aren’t poison as it was afight to see who got the rhubarb first in minnesota. tthet never showed any illeffects of eating the leaves and rhubarb

lisa on Jan 17, 2014 said:

Who here has taken milk thistle before? How did it work for you?

bentpenny on Jan 17, 2014 said:

I contracted Hep C in the hospital in ’97. In ’98 I started using Schizandraberries to treat it. Then, about 3 months later, I found Milk Thistle and startedtaking the seeds when the Schizandra was running out. I was tested in October ofthat year, and the Hepatologist said there was “not a viral body to be found”. It’snever reappeared . I mix Milk Thistle into my dog’s food (and my friend’s dogs too)when they’re feeling old and sluggish, and they’re as good as puppies again.

Rashea on Nov 2, 2007 said:

Would have been better to include the scient ific names of the plants too

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wa on Apr 28, 2013 said:

It is actually very dangerous to tout plants that are to be ingested and notinclude the genus and species. The user is responsible, but this is still pretty lazy toleave them out.

Sam on Nov 5, 2007 said:

Great list! Just a small correct ion- marshmallows (at least, the ones you buy inthe store) are NOT made from any kind of plant. They’re made from gelat in, whichcomes from cow bones.

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laurie on Jan 9, 2013 said:

Long before” modern day”marshmallows of today they were made using thisplant.

Valda DeDieu on Jan 15, 2013 said:

Marshmallows were indeed originally made from the namesake plant–andwere delicious AND good for you…THEN.

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Now you either make the original yourself, or search online for the small, Organicand/or Gourmet concerns who do…

Pat on Apr 8, 2013 said:

The Marsh mallow is actually a plant just as pictured.

Leah on Apr 18, 2013 said:

Until the mid 1800′s, marshmallow candy was made using the sap of theMarshmallow plant. Gelatin replaces the sap in the modern recipes.

Nancy Thompson on Apr 24, 2013 said:

The original fluffy marshmallow was made as a hard candy used to soothechildrens sore throats. When technology changed,they quit using the juice from thisplant which took out its healing properties of marshmallows. I’d love to learn how tomake them the old fashioned way.

Kris on Apr 29, 2013 said:

I found this lovely blog which contained a recipe for Marshmallows using theMarsh mallow root. New Life on a Homestead

Kris on Apr 29, 2013 said:

Oops Link didn’t work. Let me try again.http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2012/04/how-to-make-marshmallows-from-marshmallow-plant-root-recipe/

Janus on Nov 6, 2007 said:

Great list , also @Sam true point, would like to have veggie marshmallowsavailable in stores! As to plants that could have been added: Rosemary(http://www.rsc.org/Educat ion/EiC/issues/2004Nov/Soundbitemolecules.asp) is adelicious herb and has great medical propert ies.

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Ganja Farmer on Nov 6, 2007 said:

You forgot about one sir, yup the number one on the list you forgot.

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Master Employment on Nov 7, 2007 said:

Echinacea is amazing, as well as Aloe Vera. Great list .

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Jordan Meeter on Nov 11, 2007 said:

I’m disappointed to see that Cannabis sat iva was not include in your list . :[

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Eli Gersten on Jan 4, 2013 said:

Cannabis DEFINITELY belongs on this list.

I was at Target yesterday and heard some woman asking for “Prevacid” – it’s forheartburn.

I used to take Tagamet & Zantac to deal with Silicon Valley Stress (of the AssholeManager sub-variety.)

Cannabis works SO MUCH BETTER for heartburn than any pill I was prescribed.

Alanna F on Apr 28, 2013 said:

I SO agree. Cannabis should be on here.

CaddyShaq on Feb 26, 2014 said:

Don’t forget Cannibis Indica for pain relief and sleeplessness. Works farbetter than Sativa, for me at least.

Steve on Nov 15, 2007 said:

Cannabis is the best medicinal plant.

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BUSHRA on Nov 17, 2007 said:

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hallo,i want to know detail about skin protact plants

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PixieShit on Nov 26, 2007 said:

I think that this is a good and informative list of 27 worthwhile addit ions toone’s garden, and thank you to its creator.I must, however, say that I spotted one major (and crucial) flaw, namely that THELEAVES OF THE RHUBARB PLANT ARE POISONOUS [only the stems and roots areto be eaten.]On another note, I also feel that garlic would be a fine addit ion to this list ,bothbecause of its extreme nutrit ional value and its hardiness/resistance to pests.Cannabis sat iva and Psilocybe cubensis would make it onto my personal list as well.thanks

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Linda on Jan 26, 2013 said:

I used to believe that the leaves of the rhubarb plant were poisonous and didsome research to learn that it depends on the variety.

I now eat the leaves of what I’m growing and have no problems whatsoever.

bentpenny on Jan 26, 2013 said:

Not even kidney stones? Be very mindful, more so than usual, of your wholebody when ‘experimenting’ with questionable foods. I want to add CILANTRO to thelist. It makes a good Pesto. Also an excellent chelation therapy.Consuming a fewtablespoons, chopped, to nearly a handful a day, for 3 weeks, will remove heavymetals from the body and clear up MANY health problems that most do notassociate with heavy metal poisoning.

Nancy Sullivan on May 16, 2013 said:

I have never been successful with rhubarb and finally discovered my duckswere happily eating all the leaves right down to the big root. They never seemed tosuffer from any toxic aftermath.

Kaitlin on Jul 23, 2013 said:

Please note we are not ducks… I would just like to point out that just becausesome animals can eat something does not mean its not poisonous for humans andvise versa. Like how humans can eat garlic, raisins and chocolate but it can bepoisonous for your dog.

Sheila on Jan 25, 2014 said:

Actually, Garlic is good for dogs, it keeps fleas away, if sprinkled on theirfood. It’s onions that are bad for them.

Jay on Feb 15, 2014 said:

Garlic IS poisonous to dogs (and cats) it destroys their red blood cells, leadingto anaemia. Look it up. It is in MANY internet recipes for dogs but it should ALWAYSbe left out.

Becky on Nov 30, 2007 said:

I think the above info is really really useful.I’m doing a course in herbal scienceso I found it really helpfull and I just wanted to say thanks.

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jean on Mar 22, 2008 said:

hello!

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jean on Mar 22, 2008 said:

hello!I recent ly had a heel fracture and at the moment, the cast has been removed andthere is st ill a lit t le swell on the the area of ankle. I need to know if you have amedicinal plant remedy for this kind of swell. I am not into drinking medicines so iprefer herbs. thank you and i hope you can lhelp me relieve this kind of problem…good day….

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Beth on Jan 12, 2013 said:

Make a warm comfrey poultice and apply it to the area.

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joyce bailey on Mar 5, 2013 said:

I have found rosemary leaves put in a tub of hot, hot water, then let cooluntil you can stand to put your foot in it comfortably. Soak your foot and heel in it.It takes away pain and very quickly reduces swelling. I have done this many timesfor friends and relatives. And they didn’t believe it would work. But they wereimmensely amazed and now they are believers. Try it. You will love it. Rosemary willgrow anywhere, and makes a great addition to any garden or flowerbed. I evengrow it in pots. My son said” Oh that won’t work when he fell off a mountain andhurt his foot and ankle. Well, after the first soak, he could bear weight on the footant then he got up in the night and made some more for himself. After that, his footwas well.

Nancy on Apr 28, 2013 said:

You can also make a tea from boneset (not sure what the scientific name forit is, but it grows wild), or make a poultice and apply it to the affected area.

bentpenny on Apr 28, 2013 said:

Boneset is Eupatorium perfoliatum. Good to keep on hand during Winter andcold season.

joelle on Apr 30, 2013 said:

the best thing for your ankle is elevation above your heart to promote thedrainage of your leg. Gravity and immobility is your main issue. Once you startworking with physio and they start activating your calf muscle (the heart of yourleg) this will promote venous return and thus decreased swelling.

Chris on Mar 24, 2008 said:

Jean : Use Aloe Vera.

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Ruby on Aug 5, 2008 said:

Thanks for the info.

Just to let you know that Aloe Vera is also good to take the poison out of the Dr.Fly Bite in Southern Mexico and Belize. I was highly alergic to the bite and swelledup and itched horribly. Opened up the plant and placed on the bite and then tookan old sock top and put on the ankle to hold it on and w ithin 10 min. the red linesthat was running down my foot and the swelling was gone.The bush Dr. in Belize told me to do it and it works!

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manju.salagare on Nov 3, 2008 said:

It is really worthy as for as medicinal use is concerned and garden value isconcerned.Thanks for up loading this.

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zuraidah on Aug 5, 2009 said:

I ‘m amazed w ith the art icle! Now I know that flowers are not only beaut ifuland colourful,but they also have lots of medicinal values.

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john on Jun 3, 2011 said:

The botanical name plus other common names sometimes is helpful. I wouldlike to see how and which parts of the plant are to be used.

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Rose on Aug 4, 2011 said:

Am Rose from uganda and iam inttrested in the use of herbal medicine.How can i get seeds for these medicinal plants

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Denise on Jan 5, 2013 said:

You can probably get seeds from a seed catalog, or catalog that sells flowersand garden plants. I know many of these grow wild in the Pacific NW. I used to livethere. I think there are some Cacti that can be added to the list of plants. Onewould be the Prickly Pear which can be boiled and eaten after the spines arescraped off. There are many more out there that were not on the list. I have aphoto, or just look up Prickly Pear Cactus for one.

makwaa on Jan 5, 2013 said:

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I order my herb seed from an amazing greenhouse business in Ontario,Canada called Richters. It isn’t the fanciest place to visit, but who cares, they havea great product! There is a website as well, and they ship all over. Even thecatalogue is full of useful information. (No, I don’t make a profit from plugging thisbusiness.)

santosh kumar das on Aug 14, 2011 said:

Very useful if we can have in our garden and use the same. It w ill no sideeffect , easily available, and also save t ime, money and life too.

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Dezi on Mar 28, 2012 said:

Y ’all are wrong about the marshmallow bit . Marshmallow roots were used tocreate their namesake, and the recipe just changed over the years. Also, though,the writer should change that to the past tense, they don’t use them anymore.

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Kiva on Aug 13, 2012 said:

This is a great list! I’ll definitely plant some of these when I get a chance.After all, why buy the art ificial alternat ive that ’s packaged in plast ic when you canhave the real thing.

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Victor S. on Aug 18, 2012 said:

You should mention that the “26. St inging Nett le” w ill give you a poison oaktype of react ion when the w ild plant comes in contact w ith skin.

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Rachel on Dec 31, 2012 said:

Stinging nettle only leaves temporary discomfort. I have yet to actuallydevelop a rash from it like I do from poison ivy (and I would assume poison oak). Ofcourse many of the other plants found growing around nettles will help with thesting. Plantain, yellow or curly dock, violet and other plants can soothe stingingnettle pretty quickly.

Nancy Sullivan on May 16, 2013 said:

Stinging nettle will definitely make you dance if it comes in contact with barelegs! However, if yo pick it while wearing gloves and cook it as a delicious green, theheat removes the stinging element.

Helena Mazzariello on May 24, 2013 said:

I have found that if you are “stung” by stinging nettles, and you are able tosmash some of the fattest part of the stalk, and put that juice (of the inside of theplant) on your sting, it will go away immediately. Ahhhh! Sweet relief!

Blythe on Sep 8, 2012 said:

…and what about Calendula….

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Jacqueline on Apr 28, 2013 said:

Calendula is part of the marigold family, and on this list it was called PotMarigold, but is exactly the same thing!Lots of other good plants mentioned in the comments, to them I would add dill!

doug on Sep 27, 2012 said:

‘Blythe’, Pot Marigold IS Calendula. Also, Wu Wei Zi (Schizandra) CURED me ofHepC in 1998. But another plant that should definitely be added to the list is Self-heal or All-heal (Prunella vulgaris), as it controls Herpes and HIV, and w ill treat/curemyriad other health problems, w ithout side effects.

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Beth on Jan 12, 2013 said:

Good point about the prunella vulgaris. I use it and know first-hand that itworks.

bentpenny on Jan 12, 2013 said:

prunella is also effective against MRSA, which is pampant in hospitals now.

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Ashleigh on Sep 28, 2012 said:

Great list! I, too, am disappointed that there is no mention of Cannabis (sat ivaand indica, as both have wonderful and different medicinal qualit ies). I would alsolove to see how one would prepare these plants for use, either by link ordescript ion next to ailment.

Great job! Thank you!

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sandra on Jan 8, 2013 said:

I, too, would prefer to see articles on pot oil and “how to’s” on the plants thatyou have listed. Thanks!

Kitty on Sep 17, 2013 said:

Get a good book on identifying, preparing and usiing herbs such as Dr. Duke’sbook, HERBS. it’s way to much information to be able to include it in an article likethis. even two or three herb books can be very valuable to have to learn whatdifferent experts consider safe and effective.

Whitney on Nov 19, 2012 said:

Please make sure before you plant anything “exot ic” in your garden that itdoes not have the potent ial to escape and become invasive. I know that Burdockand St inging Nett les are both highly invasive where I live.

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Denise on Jan 5, 2013 said:

If you are planting an invasive species you can control them by putting themin pots and if they have seeds that will blow in the wind you can bring them inside tillyou harvest their seeds, or if you don’t want to harvest them you can cut themback before they seed. Some are illegal to bring into certain areas so be sure tocheck that out. You can also cover them with plastic to avoid spreading the seedsaround.

bentpenny on Nov 19, 2012 said:

Plants that are considered invasive shouldn’t be a problem if there is enoughuse for them. I w ish peppermint was as invasive as spearmint. Prunella (Self-heal orAll-heal) is considerably invasive, but you can never have too much of that. Also,Prunella, Sage, Lemon Balm, and of course Rosemary are high in Rosmarinic acid.Sufficient and long-term use of Prunella flower spikes and Turmeric w ill arrest andreverse Alzheimer’s. I just harvested all of my Marshmallow seeds today, for a HUGEplant ing next year. A friend gave me a lot of Burdock seeds a few years ago, but Ihave yet to get one plant from them—anyone have any suggest ions? The Americanspecies of Wu Wei Zi/Schizandra grow ing here in the southeast produced anabundance of berries this Summer. I collected over a thousand seeds to spread itinto other parts of the country. A new research program is underway, to determinewhether the American Schizandra is as medicinallyeffect ive as the Chinese. Andlast ly, Pot Marigolds (Calendula) are high in Lutein.

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Amanda on Apr 28, 2013 said:

You need to be careful. Even good plants, no matter how useful, can harmthe environment you’re in. Look at Kudzo. It’s a great fodder for animals and evenedible to us, but it’s so invasive it’s killing off everything it gets near and isspreading despite best efforts to control it.

Milk thistle, from this list, is another example. If left to spread here in the midwest,it will crowd out all fodder in fields, and animals can’t eat it. I believe it’s actuallyillegal in Missouri to allow it to grow. One unharvested seed head can make miseryfor neighbors for miles around within only a very few years.

bentpenny on Apr 28, 2013 said:

Most years, I can’t even get Milk thistle to grow here in West Tennessee

Yogaguy74 on May 13, 2013 said:

Anything can be considered undesirably invasive in certain environments. Forexample if a plant has invasive growth patterns and live in a compact community(such as condos or duplexes) and your neighbors do not want these plants in theirgarden area(s) then it is undesirably invasive no matter how much use you have forthe plant. definitely something to keep in mind. More so for some than others.

Kitty on Sep 17, 2013 said:

good point bentpenny.

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Burdock might be invasive in your area but why cry about it. if you read up on it,the leaves make good pot herbs (first year) and the roots make a starchy vegetablesimilar to potatoes(second year). plant more and USE them. they’re a valuable foodsource.

Lesley on Sep 17, 2013 said:

For invasives, sure use what is already out there, but by introducing them toa new area you are causing more problems. Burdock chokes out native vegetationthus reducing the availability of natural, healthy forage for wildlife. Burdock seedsare spread by attaching themselves to fur and clothing. Sometimes they do noteasily come off of animals and can cause sores.

C on Feb 21, 2014 said:

in most states it’s illegal to grow invaisive plants, check your states laws first.

mariae on Dec 4, 2012 said:

I need to know where is a place where I could by my own seeds or startersfor the medicinal plant… any ideas??

Mariae

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Chris on Dec 4, 2012 said:

Try ebay.com

mariae on Dec 4, 2012 said:

thank you Chris!!

Kaysie on Dec 29, 2012 said:

I ordered from here:http://www.mypatriotsupply.com/Medicinal_Herb_Garden_Seeds_s/57.htm

Shipping was great, packaging was phenomenal!

Virginia Serghides on Apr 4, 2013 said:

As someone mentions in an earlier (or later?) thread, Richters has an array ofseeds and plants with a description of what their uses are. Google the name andthen go to their site and request a catalog.

frieda on May 13, 2013 said:

Richters Herbs ,great place to order from and free catalogue available. lotsof tips & use hints in the catalogue

Merry on Jun 23, 2013 said:

I recomend 3 places: Richters has been mentioned already, Mountain RoseHerbs, and Bountiful Gardens.

Lisa Wilson on Dec 29, 2012 said:

http://www.compaionplants.com We also need the Lat in names of the plantsthat way everyone can ident ify the same plant , as the name is the sameworldw ide.

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Lisa Wilson on Dec 29, 2012 said:

Sorry for the typo. It ’s http://www.companionplants.com

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Herb on Dec 30, 2012 said:

Feverfew is very prolific! Our neighbourhood is full of it after just oneneighbours propagated some.

I’m sure there are thousands of plants helpful to good health and this list is a goodstart for those not aware of herbal lore.

Thanx from Salt Spring Island B C Canada

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makwaa on Jan 1, 2013 said:

Good stuff.

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I would add Lavender, Plantain, Sheep Sorrel, Dandelion, and Arnica. Garlic has been

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Lizzy on Jan 1, 2013 said:

I not iced a typo under Fenugreek. You posted that it was to “encourageweight gain (take not, anorexics)”. I’m sure you meant “take note anorexics”. Yourtypo reversed that sent iment!

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carlo b on Jan 2, 2013 said:

Great art icle. I have bee hives and I grow flowers for them that are totallynon toxic to us. Clover, borage, calendula, blue boy cornflower and sunflowers…makes great honey!

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james on Jan 7, 2013 said:

Rather than buying “big cans o’ seed” from websites designed to caterto/fleece the recent upt ick in prepper/survivalist purchasing, you’d do much betterto obtain your seeds from well-respected organic/open pollinated seed houses andprofessional herbalists. The folk know how to properly pepare and store seeds. Youhave no idea where these fly-by-night survivalist websites get their seeds, how oldthey are, and whether they have been prepared and stored properly. Richter’s(mentioned elsewhere in the comments) is an excellent source, as are HorizonHerbs and any of the other resources listed on this herbalist page they maintain.http://www.horizonherbs.com/link.asp

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james on Jan 7, 2013 said:

Also, forgot to add this one, which is extremely useful and not oftenmentioned in mainstream art icles: “Lomatium dissectum”, also known as “DesertParsley” or “Fernleaf Biscuitroot”. This grows well in drier areas in Zone 4 – 8, and isa Perennial nat ive to western North America. It has many uses, the most well-known is for respiratory illnesses, and it has strong ant imicrobial propert ies. At incture of the roots is the primary method of preparat ion.

For those of you who are serious about grow ing medicinal herbs in your garden,along w ith reference books from well-respected herbalists, this website has a lot ofgreat information about various plants used around the world: Plants for a Future:http://www.pfaf.org/ There are various ways to search the plant database and it isadvised that you read the ‘how-to’ sect ions on the website. It is not the mostsimple ‘point & click’ type of resource, but it has great information.

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Shelly on Jan 15, 2013 said:

I think your list is very good. The ones I would add would be mullein, arnicaand calendula. I was making my list of what to plant this year and was happy thatw ith a lit t le research and knowledge I can skip plant ing mullein because it isconsidered invasive in my area so I can harvest it locally for free!

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Bill on Jan 16, 2013 said:

Plantain either Plantage Lancelata or Plantain Major is another good plant forinsect bites and cuts and scrapes.

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bentpenny on Jan 16, 2013 said:

Jewelweed, which will stop blistering from poison ivy, will also neutralizenettle stings almost instantaneously.

Kari on Apr 7, 2013 said:

Plantain tea is great in the bath for skin rashes, excema and chickenpox too

Kim on Mar 4, 2013 said:

Hello,

Great list and information. I wanted to say that you should also add Oregano toyour list . It is a very healing herb, w ith ant ibiot ic qualit ies, digest ive disorders, skindisorders, and quite a few others. People already mentioned Cannabis and garlic.There are so many good, healing herbs, it would be really hard to list them all atonce. Thank you for the great list . God Bless.

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Wini on Mar 21, 2013 said:

I find it interest ing that so many post that a part icular herb or plant is healingto so many aliments but how are we supposed to know how to use the substancefor those aliments?

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bentpenny on Mar 21, 2013 said:

You can do an internet search for a part icular herb and the proper dosage.Generally when a plant is used as a tea, the usual amount is 1 to 2 teaspoons percup (but w ith various stepping t imes). W ith Prunella, it doesn’t matter how muchyou use, it won’t hurt you. NOT so w ith many other herbs, even Peppermint: toomuch Menthol in your system can cause heart arrhythmias. Again, carefully searchthe internet OR find an herbalist or someone who is well-acquainted the plants andhas experience w ith them.

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bette on Apr 2, 2013 said:

Cat ’s Whiskers, beaut iful flower, easy to grow and excellent for treatment ofurinary problems, as well as kidney stones! As an added benefit…it attracts bees likecrazy!

http://www.benseng.com/product/product-java-thee-en.html

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Wini on Apr 3, 2013 said:

I am aware of the proclaimed uses of many plants but while lists are nice theaverage person has no idea how to prepare them. Maybe you can advise.

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celt on Apr 3, 2013 said:

You should also ALWAYS make sure that ANY herb you use w ill not interactnegat ively w ith any pharma medicat ions you may be taking or any other herbs youuseI would add Dandelion,good for water retent ion and cyst it is and Meadowsweet agreat painkiller that contains salicylic acid but does NOT have the nasty side effectsof aspirin.

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Artena on Apr 4, 2013 said:

I love the list but would love also to see how each is used for what ailment. Iam trying to go to natural things rather than all these pills that they want to give allthe t ime. BUT one has to know how to use every thing properly please.

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bentpenny on Apr 4, 2013 said:

The best one to start w ith—I think— would be Prunella vulgaris. It was/iscalled All-Heal, Self-Heal, or Heal-All for good reason. It does not matter how muchyou use. It w ill not harm you. It is one of the few plants where “If a lit t le bit isGOOD, then More is BETTER” is not dangerous thinking. Prunella is: Ant iestrogenic–prevents estrogen-induced cancers; protects cells’ Mitochondria; protects red bloodcells against hemolysis. It is ant ibacterial, ant iviral, ant ioxidant, and ant i-inflammatory.It is an immune st imulant, increases product ion and mobilizat ion of NK (natural killer)cells. Inhibits histamine release, prevent ing anaphylact ic shock and immediate allergicreact ions; protects the kidneys and brain against lipid peroxidat ion. Prunella controlsHerpes in all forms, including Shingles and Herpet ic Keratosis; controls HIV byinhibit ing a crucial step in the viral replicat ion process, the ‘gp41 six-helix bundleformation’. Daily, and long-term use, of Prunella w ill arrest the progression of thesetwo condit ions and assist the immune system in killing them. The flower spikes areused in Chinese medicine to reverse medicat ion-induced memory problems, but thewhole above-ground plant can be used. It decreases acetylcholinesterase act ivity,for treatment of Alzheimers. The polyphenol compounds, Prunellin and Rosmarinicacid, break up amyloid-beta conglomerates (plaques) inside and outside cells(Turmeric breaks up the same plaques outside cells). PLUS, Prunella inhibits Shigella,Pseudomonas, Bacillus typhi, E coli, Mycobacterium tuberculi (Tb), andStaphylococcus aureas, including MRSA. The whole plant w ill help prevent foodpoisoning. Prunella can be used dried or t inctured. One can collect seeds fromplants in the w ild, in late Summer, and sow them in a prepared bed before W inter,and w ill have a lifet ime supply of the plants.

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OOPS! My goof. ‘Prunellin’ has no effect on Alzheimers. It is one of Prunella’sconstituents that stops HIV replication.

Heather on Apr 4, 2013 said:

Great list and comments. I would add Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) to thelist . You can use the leaves to stop external bleeding (it was used by Civil Warsoldiers) and the tea to help sweat out a fever.

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Mandy on Apr 7, 2013 said:

Is there anything that w ill help w ith hot flashes/over heat ing (I’m not inmenopause, but probably gett ing close)? It ’s so uncomfortable that I’m not looking

forward to the summer

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Merry on Jun 23, 2013 said:

The Agnus Castus on the list, also called Vitex some places, is probably whatyou need.

Linldalou on Nov 13, 2013 said:

Sage works well for me in reducing hot flashes & sweating.

bentpenny on Nov 13, 2013 said:

Motherwort ( Leonurus cardiaca ) will stop hot flashes. Using a tincture, just adropperful or two is all that’s needed. It will calm your nerves and lower your bloodpressure, as well. Motherwort is good for all women’s complaints, but workswonders for men, too. Especially good for recovering from heart attacks andcardiac surgery.

california on Apr 7, 2013 said:

In some cases it would be better to buy the part of the plant that is used. Inthe case of the milk thist le and the cardoon/art ichoke, both thist les, they are quiteinvasive. The more impossible one to control is the milk thist le. In fact if people areinterested in using it they should come to socal and help us rid this non nat ive bygathering it . Nett le can be invasive, but since the nat ive one can be used then itcan serve a purpose by providing habitat as well as food and medicine if grown. Allplants should be check for such problems before plant ing so they can be planted inmore controlled sett ings, such as pots or indoors or greenhouse so the seeds don’teasily spread….

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Anthony on Apr 8, 2013 said:

THANKS FOR THIS INFORMATION!!!

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bentpenny on Apr 10, 2013 said:

Spilanthes acmella (or S. oleracea, they keep changing the name) is anAnnual here and perennial in more tropical climes. The seeds do not survive freezingwell, so is unlikely to reseed itself. Collect the fully matured ‘buds’ before they startto ‘gray’ and shatter. Spilanthes treats dry mouth by st imulat ing saliva flow. It stopstoothache and kills the infect ion that may be the cause; kills blood parasites andplasmodial diseases—prevents/cures Malaria and Lyme Disease; prevents Heartwormsin dogs by killing the larvae; Kills Giardia; kills mosquito larvae in standing water; isant ibacterial, killing E coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas,Salmonella, and Staphylococcus; inhibits Candida; increases product ion of WhiteBlood Cells and ant iviral Interferon. It is a Lymphatic st imulant. Eat ing a bud or two,or several leaves each day, w ill prevent myriad diseases. Eat ing the plant—especiallythe buds (actually flower clusters) causes a pleasant shock when the mouth startsgoing numb, followed short ly by an intense “buzzing” sensat ion. This is just animmune react ion that MAY cont inue for nearly 30 minutes.

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Misty on Apr 28, 2013 said:

I am SHOCKED to see that thyme wasn’t on this list? It is a very strongdisinfectant. It helps heal a sore throat and helps w ith digest ion, not to mentionthat it is used in Listerine. It is also a great bug repellent, for both closets andpeople. Add it to DIY deoderant and body sprays.

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kharma on Apr 28, 2013 said:

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Thyme tea also is an excellent expectorant

Mrs Steward on Apr 28, 2013 said:

dandelion would be a good addt ion too…it too also has a use even if itthought of as a “weed”.

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Dragondrool on Apr 28, 2013 said:

was thinking the same thing – I use that “weed” from top to bottom. Andthen there should be Penny Worth on the list

Victoria Boucher on Apr 28, 2013 said:

Enjoyed reading all the comments. Looking forward to any updates,suggest ions.

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Tuilelaith on Apr 28, 2013 said:

Merry Meet Beaut iful Peoples!I just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that the marsh mellow plant isnot used to make marshmallows. I thought it was when I first stated my researchinto the plant and I found out different ly. I found this great recipe to make themfrom scratch, http://www.grouprecipes.com/30192/homemade-marshmellows.html,if you want to give it a try! And as always I stand by the fact that being human Itoo can be wrong. If you have a recipe that uses this wonderful plant to create thisfluffy sweet stuff PLEASE share it w ith me!!!Bright Blessing to you all

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Tammie on Apr 29, 2013 said:

Just wondering if anyone knows of an herb that w ill help w ith or cure PlaquePsoriasis?

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Brittany on May 8, 2013 said:

Didn’t read all the comments, but has anyone heard of st inging nett letreat ing itself? Like if you get stung, you can crush the leaves and rub it over thest ing. I read somewhere that it cures itself that way, but I can’t remember where…

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Tina on May 13, 2013 said:

Do you have a link that illistrates how to use these plants w ith the ailmentsthey treat? I would hate to eat a dirtball thinking it was a root or something.

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bentpenny on May 13, 2013 said:

?? I won’t even touch that one.

bentpenny on May 13, 2013 said:

Sorry, I live in the country. Guess it could become a serious problem in thattype of setting.

Vallie on May 13, 2013 said:

http://altnature.com/ has a very thorogh list ing and usage.

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Dot Alexander on May 13, 2013 said:

new user found it all very informational. thanks all

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James on May 24, 2013 said:

Where is marijuana? Probably the most versat ile and useful herb, it w illaddress a w ide range of the ailments discussed here.

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Carmen Allende on Jun 9, 2013 said:

Amanda, I like very much you side about medicinal plant. hope you and you

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Merry on Jun 23, 2013 said:

I would add Ephedra; a tea of this works better on my asthma than any ofthe drugs I have been given. I have been caut ioned about it but I have never hadany bad effects from the tea I have used for many years; I have had bad sideeffects from every one of the drugs I have been given for it over the years.

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KATY on Jun 23, 2013 said:

Glad to have found you… love all the help, freely given. I’m plant ing Prunellaas soon as! Minor point; I found your ‘even the aborigines… etc’ on Tea tree wasjarring. Hello; the indigenous people have the knowledge that later sett lers relat ivelyrecent ly ‘discovered’. Respect! xx

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Todd on Jun 23, 2013 said:

I know this is not an exhaust ive list but my two favorites are not listed:Mullen and rosemary.

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BobbiJo Charloux on Jun 24, 2013 said:

I’d like to know how to use the sage. Great art icle.

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MS on Jul 13, 2013 said:

Genuinely curious re this comment about echinacea : “It also has ant ibiot icpropert ies that helps relieve allergies.” How would an ant ibiot ic help w ith allergies?They aren’t caused by a microbe, but by proteins that make our immune systemover-react. The only explanat ion I can cook up in my non-allergist ’s-brain is that byhelping the immune system it won’t over-react to allergens?

I’m not saying it ’s wrong, I’m quest ioning how it works… this flies in the face ofhow I understand allergies.

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bentpenny on Jul 13, 2013 said:

It has antibiotic AS WELL AS antiallergenic properties, just as Prunella does.Prunella will kill many bacterial strains, and will also prevent allergic reactions byblocking histamine release.

MS on Jul 15, 2013 said:

Thanks for the clarification and follow up. I”ll have to read more about this.

Martin on Jul 17, 2013 said:

It seems that I w ill probably expand my garden in Southern Ontario.From whence could I obtain such plants?thanks if you could help me

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Virginia Serghides on Jul 17, 2013 said:

Search for Richters on the web and request a catalog.

Carol Ann on Jul 22, 2013 said:

While many people benefit from Cannabis Sat iva, some folks, w ith high bloodpressure, etc. are uncomfortable using it . Cannabis Indica is a better choice forthose folks. I use it to combat the nausea and pain of ulcerat ive colit is. I don’t enjoythe “high” that Sat iva causes.

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bentpenny on Jul 22, 2013 said:

All this t ime, it ’s never occurred to me to add a plant I’ve been grow ing andusing for several years, for its myriad medicinal propert ies: Spilanthes acmella( or S.oleracea, the name keeps being changed) also known as Paracress, ToothachePlant, Eyeball Plant, “Buzz buds”, etc. Spilanthes is like Echinacea on steroids. It w illstop a toothache (and kill the infect ion causing it). It kills plasmodial diseases andblood parasites—prevents and treats Malaria and Lyme, prevents heartworm in dogs—but DO NOT treat an established case of heartworms w ith it . It kills Giardia, E coli,

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Klebsiella pneumoniae, proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, andStaphylococcus. Spilanthes increases product ion of white blood cells AND ant iviralInterferon. Chewing a “bud” or a leaf w ill numb the mouth and in about a minute,w ill produce a pronounced “buzzing” sensat ion (an immune react ion). Eat ing a budor two, or a few leaves, per day w ill cure/prevent MANY condit ions of ill health.

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Katydid on Jul 27, 2013 said:

Not sure where you got your data but you need to verify before publishingerroneous information. Marshmallows do NOT come from the Marsh Mallow plant.Per the Cadbury website, marshmallow ingredients include: Sugar, Wheat GlucoseSyrup, Water, Gelat ine, Corn Starch, Flavours, Colour (122)

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bentpenny on Jul 27, 2013 said:

It has already been established, here, that marshmallows do not come fromthe plants anymore, but originally DID, and can be again if anyone wants to makethe effort to do so. Get your OWN facts straight and read the entire list ofcomments before issuing reprimands.

renee on Aug 4, 2013 said:

Are there any that help w ith hypothyroidism.

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bentpenny on Aug 4, 2013 said:

Essential oil of Frankencense will effectively treat hypothyroidism. One dropin a glass of rice, or almond, milk—or rubbed on the bottoms of the feet, will becirculating throughout the body in about 20 minutes. It easily gets past the blood-brain barrier, and benefits the hypothalamus and pituitary glands.

chefxh on Aug 7, 2013 said:

1) Master the apostrophe. “It ’s” is different than “its.”

2) Cardoons and art ichokes are not the same thing.

3) The term “red Indians” is offensive. Try “Nat ive Americans” instead.

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Chris on Aug 14, 2013 said:

1) Mastered. Thanks.

2) Uncultivated or wild variety of artichokes are called cardoons.

3) Amended. Thanks.

Nancy on Aug 22, 2013 said:

Thank you for a very informative list . I know it took t ime and effort putt ing ittogether and I for one find it very helpful. I am going to try grow ing some of theseherbs/plants down here in Florida and cont inue studying them.

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Tom on Sep 10, 2013 said:

Some of those on this list grow w ild on my property such as echinacea,burdock, and milk thist le, along w ith others not on this list such as blackberries, redclover, dandelion, and quinine. I also specifically grow elderberries, goji berries,blueberries, barberries, grapes, lemon balm, catnip, oregano, rosemary, thyme,parsley, and garlic for both culinary and medicinal purposes.

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Lesley on Sep 13, 2013 said:

Burdock is not nat ive to North America and is considered invasive/noxious inmany states. Please check its status in your state/province before plant ing.

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bruce gorlesky on Sep 25, 2013 said:

thank you,you gave me an idea now what to plant next year,if i have anyquest ions i w ill ask you.

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akeem williams on Oct 7, 2013 said:

thank you for putt ing such useful information so i can do my research

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medicinal plants thank you,but i want to know why you don’t put more on it peoplew ill like it you know?

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Bpayne on Oct 8, 2013 said:

Kratom most definitely NEEDS to be on this list

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bentpenny on Oct 8, 2013 said:

Kratom is only for dopers seeking a legal, or ‘different’ high. Has just a fewmedicinal benefits, and is way too hazardous to use.

Gato on Oct 14, 2013 said:

I found the comment about ‘anorexic’s take note’ to be off-putt ing andmisleading. There are herbs that help treat it but weight gain is not the mainproblem.

When I’m having body dysmophic flare ups it has far more to do w ith my anxietythen my inability to gain weight. So I use passionflower and lavender to help calmthem. (hops, camomile, and valerian root would also be affect ive.)

It ’s good to have weight gain in the list because so many other treatments(especially for cancer or adhd) cause intense and harmful weight-loss, but if you’reusing herbs to TREAT anorexia then it needs to be recognized as a mental healthissue not a weight issue. If you treat the mental health, in this case, the rest of thebody w ill follow.

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bentpenny on Oct 14, 2013 said:

AMEN. Sadly, the mind/body connection is still largely overlooked, even innaturopathic medicine.

Ned on Oct 23, 2013 said:

I totally agree w ith the fenugreek being a must in any home garden. Boththe sprouts and the seeds can be used. The seeds powder is actually a part of thecurry mix.

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Anna on Nov 19, 2013 said:

Do you happen to have any recipes for poult ices used to help heal? Mygrandmother always swore by mustard poult ice for deep coughs and my momalways used a bread a milk poult ice to remove infect ions in wounds. It would behandy to have some of these old poult ice recipes for future use. Thank You have alovely day!

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Allison Moss-Fritch on Dec 11, 2013 said:

I thought for certain that you’d be list ing Arnica Montana as well as Cannabis.

My own idea for your future prosperity is to make packaged sets of all these herbs,plants, and their grow ing instruct ions—to offer as a “boxed kit” for those of uswho’d not like to have to purchase large quant it ies of each type of seed .

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Christopher on Dec 24, 2013 said:

The best medicinal tea tree oil comes from melaleuca alternifolia. The pictureyou show is of a type that does not make this oil. Over 130 variet ies w ith commonname Tea tree. Important to be specific as many have also commented. Great listby the way. Thanks

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bentpenny on Jan 17, 2014 said:

Guess my comment didn’t go through. Milk Thist le and Schizandra cured meof Hep C in ’98.

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Jay on Feb 15, 2014 said:

I think the ‘anorexics take note’ after saying fenugreek encourages weightgain in is VERY poor taste. Anorexics have a mental illness and the last thing theywant to do is gain weight. It looks like you are warning them off something thatwould run counter to their goals. Anorexics starve themselves so are unlikely to

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munch on fenugreek for the lit t le they allow themselves in a day.There are healthy individuals who would love to gain weight but can’t . They are notanorexics. They are thin people. If you are talking to them, you picked vast ly thewrong term

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Machelle on Feb 24, 2014 said:

Very informative! Thank you for sharing this information in a organized usableway! We w ill likely add some of these to our garden.

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