Favorite Herbs For Medicinal Herb Gardening
Here are two favorite herbs for medicinal herb gardening:
Chamomile
Chamomile, an herb named after a similarly named dried flower, is often used to make a tasty and safe tea. Drinking it can soothe you, and may even work as a mild sedative. Some claim that chamomile can lessen inflammation and fever, but this has not yet been verified. Other studies claim that chamomile contains certain compounds that can inhibit certain stomach ulcers caused by bacteria, but again this has not be fully proven.
While it is not exactly the miracle cure it is often touted as being, and its pollen could cause an allergic reaction in some people, this chamomile is a safe herb for most to use.
Echinacea
The perennial herb “Echinacea” contains several chemicals that are thought to be effective for treating various illnesses. For example, it has been used to treat congestion produced by colds or flu. It is believed that Echinacea works by boosting the body’s immune system and helping the body fight viral infections. However, the healing ability of Echinacea has not been proven.
Studies have given evidence that it might lessen the time you are sick and relieve symptoms in the meantime. Others suggest that it makes you less susceptible to frequent illnesses in the first place. It’s hard to say conclusively whether these claims are true, since a lot of complex factors decide whether you catch a cold. Whether it works or not, the herb is at least safe - it can’t hurt as a placebo.
Before taking Echinacea, people who have diabetes should definitely look to the advice of a doctor.
Last modified July 10, 2008Author 1530 > has blogged 154 times
