12 Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow In Your Own Garden

Growing your own medicinal garden is so easy, there might even be some herbs already growing in your back yard. Since many common culinary herbs have a long history as traditional medicines, you might want to consider planting a few. It can only do you good!

1. German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

As one of the best herbs for treating stress, infections, and stomachaches it’s worth having it in your garden. Make a tea, or treat your hair with it if you want it to change its color to lighter nuance. It tolerates many types of soils, but sandy, well-drained soil is most preferable.

2. Common Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage can be used for treating fevers, diarrhea and excessive sweating. Because of its phytosterols, its main purpose is cooling and drying body functions.