10/19/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez
Growing herbs indoors is a popular hobby since it eliminates the hassle that comes with growing herbs in your backyard, especially when it comes to seasonal crops. While most gardeners would prefer growing herbs for culinary reasons, some lean towards growing a variety of medicinal herbs. Having a supply of medicinal herbs on hand is a brilliant survival strategy that could help you get through some SHTF situations. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com)
While some medicinal herbs can be used in various dishes to elevate their flavor, most of these can also treat minor illnesses like soothing a cough or itchy rash. By growing them indoors, this ensures you have whatever herb you need all year round. (Related: How to start an indoor garden in your apartment.)
Here are just some medicinal herbs you can grow.
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a spice and as a medicinal herb. It contains a compound called curcumin, which is a strong antioxidant with powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Researchers have shown that curcumin hosts a variety of other health benefits which includes improving brain function and reducing the risk of brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.
This herb offers benefits for the respiratory system such as treating coughs, colds, asthma, allergies, and tuberculosis. Additionally, peppermint’s antiseptic properties can help get rid of toothaches.
Thyme is considered one of the easiest medicinal herbs to grow indoors. This spice, while commonly used in plenty of dishes, possesses antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It can also act as a natural sleeping pill and relieve stress.
This herb is rich in phytonutrients that bring numerous health benefits like regulating blood sugar. Fresh tarragon also has one of the highest antioxidant values among common herbs.
Garlic is considered a natural “wonder drug.” This plant contains compounds that exhibit potent medicinal properties. Some of the health benefits it provides include regulating blood pressure and lowering heart disease risk.
Every part of this tree is edible and packed with a variety of medicinal properties. Dubbed as “The Tree of Life” or “Miracle Tree”, it is rich in antioxidants and nutrients that help protect the liver, fight inflammation, and lower cholesterol. Normally native to India, you can grow the dwarf variant of this tree in the comfort of your own home.
This plant is known to boost the immune system and fight off infections. You can even brew it into a tea that can alleviate the symptoms of the common cold and the flu.
This popular spice is loaded with nutrients that can bring powerful benefits to your body and brain. It has antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-nausea properties. It also contains a compound called gingerol, which is responsible for its antioxidant content and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Learning how to grow plants indoors can be an essential survival skill in case SHTF. This can help you be self-sufficient and provide you with all the necessary ingredients needed in healing remedies at the comfort of your own home.
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