Katherine Butler authored an article for the website Mother Nature Network entitled "10 Healing Plants You Can Find in Your Garden." I've listed below some of her findings:
Dandelions-Yes! A common weed in everyone's lawn has multiple benefits. It's used as a diuretic and at the same time supplies potassium that can be lost due to dehydration. Topically it's used to treat eczema. The leaves, when ingested, regulate blood sugar while the blossoms ease the pain of arthritis.
Rosemary-Associated with "remembrance" rosemary improves circulation to the brain. It contains carnosic acid that has been studied as a way to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. The oil in the bloom also has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Aloe Vera-The clear gel in the leaves is used to treat burns, cuts and skin infections and is also an aid known to reduce constipation. It also alleviates heartburn and IBS.
Sunflower-A tea made from the leaves is a beneficial astringent, diuretic, expectorant and an agent to reduce fever. A sip can also treat all sorts of coughs and colds.
Peppermint-It calms the stomach and aids in digestion, soothes headaches, reduces skin irritations, nausea, pain, diarrhea and flatulence.
Catnip-It's not just for felines! Chewing on the leaves can ease the pain of toothaches. Causing you to perspire, it lowers fever. It is a mild sedative and the oil it produces repels insects.
Sweet Basil-The Greeks used it to treat scorpion stings and the Romans found it useful to counteract poisonings. Externally it is an effective insect repellent and taken internally it treats stress, diabetes and asthma.
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