When we have a cold or feel unwell, we tend to visit a doctor or buy medicine from the pharmacy. However, some diseases can be cured with the help of the healing power of plants—specifically herbs—in natural remedies, without the worry of drug resistance. Furthermore, some herbs are well-suited for home growing.
5 Healthful and Easy-to-Grow Herbs
1. Yarrow
Yarrow has antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties. (Alina Toppinen/Shutterstock)
Medicinal parts: Leaves and flowers
Uses: Stops bleeding, induces sweating and reduces fever, lowers blood pressure, and treats varicose veins
The Latin name for yarrow is Achillea millefolium, and the genus name Achillea is derived from the legendary Trojan War warrior, Achilles, who was said to have used yarrow to stop the bleeding of wounded soldiers….