Utah Gardeners: Plant Your Way to Better Health

Spring is upon us, and you might be planning a garden. Along with your tomatoes and cucumbers, you might consider replacing your trips to the pharmacy with trips to the dirt. There are some great herbs and plants that can improve your health. 

Herbal Remedies That Our Ancestors Understood 

Before there were modern drug companies, people wanted to find help for their medical problems. Through trial and error, they found plants that helped with different ailments. You can still tap into this knowledge, and it isn’t hard to grow these herbs. 

Ava Green is one of many authors that have written books about what herbs help with and how to grow and harvest them. Growing something in your own garden that could improve your quality of life is intriguing. 

This video on YouTube looks at 5 herbs that can easily be grown and what they can do for you: 

Mullen 

This is good for the respiratory system. If you have trouble breathing for any reason, this could be beneficial. It helps to clear out the lungs. 

Lemon Balm 

This is good for your stomach. It relaxes your belly and helps with stomach aches and constipation. This and can boost your mood. It is also good for cold sores. 

Hibiscus 

This is good for cleaning your liver and remove toxins from your body. It is also a good source of vitamin C and iron. 

Passion Flower 

Good for your sleep and can help you focus.  

Tulsi also known as Holy Basil 

It is known as the mother of all herbs. It helps with stress and helps to regulate your body. It is also good for sleep and mood swings. 

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It might be time to grow some of the knowledge of the past and test whether it can improve your life. They are easy to grow so maybe plan your garden with some healthy herbs in mind.