With all of the medications out there that have tons of added chemicals that may only make you feel bad, there is now a huge growth happening in the medicinal plant industry. Due to quite literally being all-natural, medicinal plants are becoming a go-to for millions of people rather than going to traditional pharmaceutical medications. In some ways, this makes sense to see. There is a big problem happening in the antibiotic world where people are being fed these so often by doctors, even when they don’t need them. It has resulted in something known as “antibiotic resistance.” It has led to various antibiotics barely working for a person, or not at all.<\/p>\n
Medicinal Plants were used for thousands of years to assist people with their random ailments. The pharmaceutical industry obviously has stronger drugs that can be very effective, but where do you think they found their drug ingredients? They did not just invent a new thing in their lab to put into medications. In fact, they often use various plants and herbs to create medications that will help people. Even antibiotics truly got their start from a natural occurrence we call mold. In the end, knowing about the world of botany may be a literal lifesaver.<\/p>\n
Studies have shown that proper use of these medicinal plants has actually been just as beneficial to the average person as many pharmaceutical medications. They can treat random infections, viruses, pain, digestive issues, cancer, and even sexual issues. We wanted to make sure you’re all set to know what plants you should look to. This led us to make a list of the best medicinal plants out there. Let us know what plants work best for you!<\/p>\n
Sage is a very popular plant that can be grown pretty much anywhere. In fact, you may even have some in your cabinet somewhere for your food. It can certainly help food taste a bit better, depending on how it is used. Yet it is also one of the best medicinal plants around.<\/p>\n
The Common Sage is likely the one most of us know and love. There is proof that it can help treat several digestive issues.<\/a> This includes things like gas, bloating, heartburn, gastritis, and much more. Some claim it can help with memory loss and depression, although scientific testing does not back this.<\/p>\n
Spilanthes plants belong to the Asteraceae Family of plant herbs. Due to a strong amount of growth in South America, it is often used in various stews and salads in places like Brazil, Argentina, and other major nations there. These medicinal plants are widely known for their success in relieving pain.<\/p>\n
It’s nicknamed the “toothache plant<\/a>” for a reason, people. Spilanthes can help with other inflammatory issues, even things like Stomatitis. While it has to be used with other medicinal properties, there has been some success with Spilanthes being used to treat symptoms of HIV and Malaria. However, the science is inconclusive on how much it can help.<\/p>\n
Having a headache or Migraine can be absolutely horrible. What if there was a natural remedy to help with that? What if that same natural remedy was a plant that also treated some arthritic issues? Known as the Feverfew<\/a>, it is one of those medicinal plants that we’re still learning so much more about.<\/p>\n
Feverfew’s medicinal property “parthenolide” has been used in some pharmaceutical medications. Yet there is some assumption that the overall Feverfew can help everything from Dermatitis to Cancer. While that is inconclusive, at least we know it can help with some headaches and pain. Also, it helps with fevers too. It’s in the name, after all!<\/p>\n
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Garlic is part of the Allium family of monocotyledonous flowering plants, which also includes onions and even chives. Several from the family have been linked to some medicinal use. However, it seems Garlic has been linked more than the rest. It’s not just because they are good at keeping Vampires away either!<\/p>\n
We have seen credible evidence that has shown garlic as a useful aid against high cholesterol<\/a>, coronary heart disease, and even hypertension. It has even shown some signs of helping against atherosclerosis, which is the hardening of the arteries. As a result of this, it has also been useful in preventing heart attacks with regular consumption.<\/p>\n
Usually referred to more often as Flaxseed<\/a>, the Flax Plant is part of the massive Linaceae family. A good portion of this family has some medical use, making it one of the largest families of medicinal plants known. Flaxseed has been used in a ton of different things from bedsheets to clothes.<\/p>\n
While this seems to be the biggest use in the West for it, most others know its medicinal value. They are very nutritious due to their omega-three fatty acids. Yet they have also been shown to help people with weight loss, as well as help some lower their blood pressure and high cholesterol.<\/p>\n
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Popeye made eating this stuff seem easy, but it’s not for everyone sadly. Despite this, Spinach is one of the better medicinal plants known to man. This is likely why it remains such a popular plant that men and women still eat to this day in spite of those who aren’t big fans of it.<\/p>\n
The major reason people love it is clearly the medicinal properties that have been confirmed for years now. It is a tremendous help for gastrointestinal disorders<\/a> and it has also proven to be a blood builder. Spinach also has tons of nutrients like Iron, Calcium, and even Vitamin K. All of this is important to the human body.<\/p>\n
We should make the obvious note that Stinging Nettles<\/a> do not possess any needles that sting you. It is a different word, obviously! The name comes from the leaves that have stinging hairs on them called trichomes. These can act like hypodermic needles and inject histamine, along with other chemicals, that make it feel like you’ve been stung.<\/p>\n
The plant’s medicinal usage dates back to Ancient Greece and Egypt for multiple problems. Aborigine and Present-Day Australians have used it to treat kidney disorders, urinary tract issues, gastrointestinal problems, skin issues, gout, and even the flu. We really should keep an eye out for this plant more!<\/p>\n
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For well over a century, Native Americans like the Menominee and Blackfoot were known to have used Wild Bergamot for various medicinal needs. It can grow all over the world, but probably best works in an environment with a medium to high temperature. The Medicinal use for this plant is pretty impressive.<\/p>\n
Most of us love Dandelions, but did you know the entire plant is completely edible? We don’t recommend just randomly going into a field and snacking on them, but you technically could do so. In fact, it could be good for you. The plant is an excellent source of nutrition, due to containing Vitamins A, C, and K.<\/a><\/p>\n
It also has some calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese. The Dandelion has traditionally been used as a Diuretic. This allows those with higher blood pressure to be helped by the plant. On top of this, it is also able to increase the amount one may urinate, allowing them to eliminate any harmful fluids.<\/p>\n
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Often referred to as the milkweed plant, the Blood Flower<\/a> has many names. It is found throughout the American tropics, but it can grow outside of this area in some proper greenhouses. It is likely that various tropical tribes used the plant for centuries, as it has multiple medicinal uses. The main medicinal use revolves around skin issues like warts, corns, or ringworms.<\/p>\n
However, it has also been shown that it can help people with their acne and even helps fight symptoms of Measles. The root of the plant allows for Hemostasis or stopping one from bleeding. The plant also can help with blood circulation. What did you expect from a plant literally nicknamed the “Blood Flower?”<\/p>\n
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While not the stuff you may feed your cat, the actual Catnip plant<\/a> can still be eaten too. The name was given to the plant when people began to notice that cats seemed to love the plant. It is one of the few medicinal plants that can grow outdoors just about anywhere in the world too.<\/p>\n
It has been seen in multiple European countries as well as places like Australia and New Zealand. The plant is extremely useful when added to things like teas. People seem to love it due to working similarly to a muscle relaxer, so it can obviously help people get some rest or calm down. This also allows it to somewhat treat anxiety, as it simply helps people relax.<\/p>\n
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Evening Primrose is yet again one of the medicinal plants that are claimed to help just about everything. Although some of the rumors are true. The biggest of these is that it can help with coughs from things like colds. It has shown that it can help some people. The entire plant is edible, so medicinally, it is all put to use.<\/p>\n
It has a stimulating effect when used in teas, allowing it to help with low energy\/depression. Yet the oil from the plant can be used to treat rashes, and skin irritations and even help reduce bleeding. If that’s not enough, it has also been proven to help digestive issues<\/a> as well as asthma and whooping cough.<\/p>\n
Yes, marshmallows were made from the root of this plant dating back to Ancient Egypt. Sadly, modern marshmallows don’t use the plant to make them any longer. Yet due to growing in multiple places all over the world, it remains a medicinal plant in use to this day.<\/p>\n
The original use for the plant was to use for throat and gastric ulcers.<\/a> One would either gargle some tea of sorts with it and spit it out or people may swallow to help with the GI issue. Syrup from the root of the plant was made for helping some respiratory issues too.<\/p>\n
After nearly going extinct millions of years ago, the Ginkgo somehow made it through. Although cultivated all around the world, it only grows in the wild in China. It is said that Ginkgo has several medicinal uses, but what are they? First off, it is known to help treat Sexual Dysfunction<\/a> like low libidos and erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n
It has also shown to be useful for symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The Chinese have used it to help with headaches and migraines for centuries as well as treatment for Asthma and some COPD issues. It can also help with blood circulation and inflammation. However, numerous brain-related diseases or disorders it is said to be useful for are debatable.<\/p>\n
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Chamomile<\/a> is one of the world’s most notable herbal ingredients, especially in North America. Historically speaking, Chamomile has been used by people often for beer and tea. Yet people eventually found that it can help fight fever, ulcers, inflammation, and some gastrointestinal disorders. It helps as a soap as well as mouthwash.<\/p>\n
Allowing it to be used in numerous cosmetics and commercial soap products. Camomile is also used in topical skin creams that fight acne too. Since it is used in drinks to help with numerous different issues, there are some drug interactions to look out for. Therefore, it is advised to ask your doctor before consuming it while pregnant or on other medications.<\/p>\n
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Meadowsweet Plants have tremendous taste and smell. This has allowed it to become a popular ingredient in certain foods as well as aromatic products. It tastes so good that several wines and beers added it on top of a number of jam products. While it’s used a lot for taste reasons, Meadowsweet is a notable medicinal plant.<\/p>\n
St. John’s Wort<\/a> is a bit different than some from the similar Hypericaceae family. There have been numerous tests and trials with the use of the plant. Most of them revolve around seeing if it truly helps with depression at all. Sadly, depression can have multiple causes with several great medications not helping certain individuals.<\/p>\n
Therefore, it’s truly tough to know if St. John’s Wort actually helps. This plant seems to be linked to helping a lot of different brain-related disorders. In fact, some claim it helps with OCD and ADHD. Like depression, both can be helped by some pharmaceutical medications. Yet others may not work, so it is possible that this plant can help some with these disorders.<\/p>\n
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Basil, specifically the Common Basil, may very well be in your kitchen cabinet right now. People have known of its medical properties for years. Several Essential Oils use Basil, but these do not always work as some claim. However, Basil itself is pretty useful.<\/p>\n
One can find Lady Ferns in countries within the Northern Hemisphere. The most common areas to see them in are, obviously, highly woodland sections of land. Think about your average forest. We know them as “Lady Ferns<\/a>” due to their reproductive structures being hidden or hard to see. Keep in mind that the rhizomes of the plant make it poisonous to humans if eaten raw.<\/p>\n
However, once you cook the ferns, they’ll be safe to eat. For its medicinal use, it mostly helps a lot of female issues. It has been useful in preventing water from breaking in pregnant women as well as menstrual problems. Yet they also can help with intestinal issues, weak blood, and partially even things like gonorrhea.<\/p>\n
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Grape Seed is as it sounds, it is the seed of what you can plant in order to make actual grapes. There are several grapes that have seeds within them that can easily be removed and replanted. Meanwhile, others do not possess any seeds inside. Specifically, we’d like to highlight grape seed extract.<\/p>\n
This is the same stuff you get several wines and juices from, funny enough. This is truly one of the best medicinal plants that science loves. It can help with swelling problems<\/a>, poor blood circulation, and can even help with some eye diseases if caused by diabetes. <\/p>\n
Passion Flowers are part of a huge family of around 550 species<\/a>. Since there are so many of these medicinal plants out there, you’ll likely see them pretty much anywhere. People can use these flowers as a small sedative. We can technically call dried extract from the plant a dietary supplement in some countries.<\/p>\n
One can use this to help slightly with anxiety and hyperactivity issues due to their sedative effect. However, pregnant women need to be careful when using them because they apparently can induce contractions. Despite this, they can also cause some nausea, dizziness, and abnormal heart rhythms among other things.<\/p>\n
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