I Would Like To Plant A Herb Garden, Using Herbs That Can Be Used As Remedies?
I Would Like To Plant A Herb Garden, Using Herbs That Can Be Used As Remedies?
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I would like to plant an herb garden, using herbs that can be used as remedies?
A website or a book is very well, which includes the properties of the herb, the best way to use herbs (in tea, aromatherapy, etc.) and perhaps the best way to care for them in a garden. Thanks beforehand.
Akapulko (scientific name: Cassia alata) - a shrub known to be a diuretic, and purgative sudorific. The medicinal uses are for akapulko treat fungal infection of the skin to treat ringworm. Name English: Bush ringworm. Ampalaya (scientific name: Momordica charantia) - a plant used to treat diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is now commercially produced in tablet form and tea bags. Name English: bitter melon and bitter gourd. Atis (name Scientific: Anona squamosa L.) - a small tree used as a medicinal herb. The leaves, fruits and seeds are used in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and fainting. Name English: sugar apple and sweet soup. Banaba (scientific name: Lagerstroemia speciosa) - a tree found throughout the Philippines. The leaves, roots, fruits and flowers are used medicinally. It is used to treat diabetes and other diseases. It is a purgative and a diuretic. Bawang (scientific name: Allium sativum) - a species from the onion family. English name: Garlic. It is used to lower cholesterol in the blood and therefore helps reduce blood pressure. Bayabas (scientific name: Psidium guajava) - more commonly known as guava, bayabas is a small tree, which boiled leaves are used as a disinfectant to treat wounds. The decoction is also used as a mouthwash to treat gum infection and tooth decay. The bark is also used in children with chronic diarrhea. gumamela (name Scientific: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn) - China called Hibiscus rosa or West, is a common ornamental plant in the Philippines. As medicinal herb, is used as an expectorant cough, cold, sore throat, fever and bronchitis. Lagundi (scientific name: Vitex negundo) - one of the best known medicinal plants in the Philippines, Lagundi (five-leaf chaste tree) is a shrub with many medicinal uses. It is used for the relief and treatment of cough, asthma, dyspepsia, worms, colic, rheumatism and boils. The root is known to be an expectorant, tonic and febrifuge. Luya (scientific name: Zingiber officinale) or Ginger. It is botanically not a root, but a rhizome of the monocotyledonous perennial. It has many uses as a medicinal herb with antifungal, antiinflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral, diuretic and antiseptic. Niyog-niyogan name (scientific: Quisqualis indica L.) - is a vine that is an effective tool in eliminating intestinal parasites, especially the Trichinella and Ascaris by ingesting dried seed maturation. Chew (5 to 7 dry seeds for children or 8 to 10 seeds for adults), two hours after eating. Repeat the treatment after one week if necessary. Roasted leaves are also used for fever and diarrhea, while crushed leaves are used for skin diseases. English Name: Chinese honey suck. Oregano (scientific name: Origanum vulgare) - a perennial herb with antioxidant and antimicrobial. Commonly used cooking in the West, is used as a medicinal plant in the Philippines. A decoction of oregano leaves is taken internally for the prevention of degenerative arthritis, the relief of cough, arthritis, asthma and stomach upset. Pansit-pansit (scientific name: Peperomia pellucida Linn.) - An herb used to treat arthritis, gout, diseases skin, abdominal pains and kidney problems. Applied to the skin as a poultice or decoction when taken internally. Aloe (Aloe barbadensis Miller liquid) - One of the most common medicinal plants in the Philippines can be found in many Filipino households. It is a succulent plant that is used to treat burns, cuts, eczema and other disorders. Aloe vera has antiviral, antifungal, antibiotic, antioxidant and antiparasitic properties. Sambong (scientific name: Blumea balsamifera) - a plant Philippine medicinal uses to treat kidney disorders, colds, fevers, rheumatism, hypertension and other ailments. As a diuretic, which helps in eliminating urinary calculi. A decoction of the leaves is taken internally for treatment. It can also be used as an edema. English name: Blumea Camphor. Tsaang Gubat (scientific name: Ehretia microphylla Lam.) - A shrub prepared as tea, is now commercially available in tablets, capsules and tea bags. This herbal medicine is effective in treating diarrhea, dysentery, gastroenteritis and stomach diseases. It has a high concentration of fluoride which is a good mouthwash for prevention of dental caries. English Name: Wild tea. Ulasimang Bato (scientific name: Peperomia pellucida) - an annual herb also known as "pansit-pansit. It is an herb that is effective in treating gout, arthritis and prevents uric acid build up. A decoction of the plant is taken internally or leaves and stalk can be eaten fresh as salad. To make a decoction, boil a cup of clean chopped leaves in 2 cups water, simmer for about 15 minutes, strain, let cool. Drink a cup 2 times daily after meals. Yerba Buena (scientific name: Clinopodium douglasii) - a vine of the mint family, popularly known as the mint. Its analgesic properties make an ideal analgesic to relieve body aches and pains. A decoction of leaves is taken internally clean or externally as a poultice hitting the leaves mixed with a little water then applied directly to the affected area. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) - Although not a plant medical, VCO is a product of the coconut tree. VCO is one of the most popular alternative medicine widely used in Argentina today. It is taken internally for Food diverse as diabetes, high blood pressure. Topically VCO is also applied to the skin and scalp to nourish and heal.