Healthy living.

8 plants with potent healing properties.

1. Peppermint.
Peppermint tea.

 Peppermint has the ability of relieving symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and is great for localized pain relief. Peppermint can block pain due to its special cooling properties, likely due to the menthol.
You can also use peppermint to remove ticks.

2. Cannabis.
Cannabis leaves.

Cannabis has numerous health benefits including stress, depression and anxiety relief, reducing blood pressure, alleviation of pain, and even the treatment of cancer and glaucoma. Cannabis is well known for stimulating appetite and stopping nausea.

3. Lavender.
Lavender flowers.

Lavender is well known for its relaxing effects and has been used for a long time as a sleep aid. Lavender has been found, when mixed with a combination of thyme and rosemary, to increase hair growth, which makes it helpful in treating baldness.
Lavender can also be used as a bug repellent.

4. Eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus leaves and flowers.

Eucalyptus has been used by the aborigines for ages, both as a medicine for colds and fevers, and as a treatment for injuries. It has much to offer than just high levels of antioxidants and major health benefits.
Eucalyptus can also be used to clean and disinfect areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

5. Lemon balm.
Lemon balm leaves tea.

Lemon balm has been used throughout history to treat insomnia, fight poison, anxiety and indigestion.
Moreover, lemon balm, according to scientists, can treat cold sores.
This plant can also be used to treat bug bites, which would make it pretty useful to have around.

6. Dandelion.
Dandelion flowers.

The dandelion is rich in calcium, which is essential for bones. They are also rich in antioxidants that protect our eyes from age related damage. Its high level of vitamin C help to keep your liver functioning at the optimum. It also balances your blood sugar levels and cholesterol.

7. Devil's claw.

This plant has been found to have incredible abilities in regards to reducing pain and inflammation and is useful for treating both chronic back pain and osteoarthritis. Devil's claw has been used for treating malaria and can be useful for treating indigestion menopause and allergies.

8. Marigold.
Yellow marigold flowers.

Marigold is great for different skin conditions and can even reduce the appearance of scars. Marigold flowers are often used as a tea to get almost instant relief from fevers and to stop swelling. A tincture of marigold is perfect for helping to heal burns  and cuts while offering pain relief at the same time.

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