Many of our ornamental plants, culinary herbs and weeds are powerful healers of common ailments. Here are a few easy ones well worth establishing in your own garden.
Plantain Plantago major
TO… DRAW OUT SPLINTERS AND TREAT INSECT STINGS
The mashed-up leaves make an excellent antibacterial, drawing poultice to treat insect bites, poison ivy and other rashes, minor sores, boils, acne and eczema.
TO USE
For insect stings and bites work the leaves between your hands until the leaves are moist and broken down. Rub onto the affected parts as needed.
Yarrow Achillea millefolium
TO… TREAT GRAZES
Yarrow is a wildflower that’s a brilliant herb for cuts and grazes, as it helps stem bleeding and its antiseptic properties treat infections. Don’t use during pregnancy.
TO USE
Bruise or mash the leaves with the fresh flowers or whole aerial parts to make a poultice.
Oat straw Avena sativa
TO… RELIEVE IRRITATION, INFLAMMATION
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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