12 powerful herbs and its benefits

Nature has provided us with everything. Several edible plants have magical health benefits which can cure the deadliest of diseases, or at least prevent them from causing.

Here is a list of 12 most powerful herbs and their benefits:

1.Thyme: This aromatic herb is anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic.
It is used for calming down the nervous system.
It is helped in eradicating the chances of colon cancer.
It is used for treating cold and cough, skin problems, blood pressure abnormalities.

2.Sage: Full of antioxidants and various nutrients, sage has multiple benefits.
It cures depression.
It helps in healing wounds, cures stomach problems and prevents from lung infections.
It helps in improving memory.

3.Basil: Along with great taste, this herb has brilliant health benefits.
Eases muscle spasms.
It helps in soothing gastric juices.
It is anti-carcinogenic in nature.

4.Peppermint: This cooling herb is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial in nature.
It helps in reducing body ache.
It is helpful in boosting memory.
It can prevent prostate cancer, sinus infections.

5.Parsley: This herb is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, comprising many benefits.
It helps in curing UTI and Gallbladder infections.
It helps in fighting cancer.
It helps in reducing kidney stones and stomach bloating.

6. Echinacea: This anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal hold many benefits.
It helps in treating cold and bronchitis.
It helps substantially in cell growth.
It improves immunity.

7.Chamomile: It is anti-inflammatory in nature and is used in treating many diseases.
It helps to grow thick hair, eliminates dandruff and keeps the scalp cool.
It reduces the chances of cancer, fights against inflammation and bacteria.
It maintains the entire digestive system and blood sugar levels.

8.Catnip: This is popular around the globe for its magical benefits.
It helps with migraine headaches and toothaches.
It detoxifies the body
It balances the digestive system.

9.Marigold: This magical flower is highly anti-inflammatory and is used for many purposes.
It helps in curing allergy, swollen muscles, toothaches and fever.
It helps in preventing the growth of tumors.
It helps in generating new skin tissues and blood vessels.

10.Lavender: This beautiful looking herb is anti-viral and anti-bacterial in nature.
It helps in reducing anxiety, insomnia and depression.
It reduces the skin dryness and itchiness.
It effectively soothes sun burns.

11.Rosemary: This herb is rich with antioxidants and has anti-bacterial properties.
It helps with reducing asthma.
It helps in curing allergies as it is anti-histamine.
It helps in preventing cataracts.

12.Ginko Biloba: This anti-inflammatory herb is found to be treated many severe illnesses.
It is seen a magical brain tonic, helping with dementia, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease.
It helps with the symptoms of PMS in women.
It helps in fighting anxiety and depression.

Next time, consider these herbs as your rescue from the diseases.

12 Most Resilient Ground Covers For Your Garden

Ground covers aren’t used very often and are sometimes misunderstood. However, they’re incredibly useful and beautiful to have around. Ground covers not only help protect the soil and slow down erosion, but they also can add color and fragrance to your garden. Here are some of the best ground covers to have around!

1. Thyme

Thyme is one of those ground covers that does all three things: protects, looks good, and smells good! Thyme comes in numerous different shades, so choose one you like and that matches your house and go with it!

Thyme

2. Sedum

The best thing about sedum is that it doesn’t require much water and that it’s fairly adaptable to the environment it’s planted in. Sedum also comes in numerous colors, so you can choose a color that suits your garden space.

Sedum

3. Hens-and-Chicks

If you’re trying to get a ground cover in a tight place then consider planting hens-and-chicks. This ground cover is great for small areas like between rocks and doesn’t require much maintenance. It’s also a very traditional ground cover and adds a fun texture to your yard!

Hens-and-Chicks

4. Sweet Woodruff

If you’re a fan of ground covers that add fragrance to your yard, then try this one. When stepped on or crushed, sweet woodruff gives off a fresh mown hay smell that most of us love. This ground cover also flourishes in dense shade, so it’s great for under decks or similar places.

Sweet Woodruff

5. Bishop’s Weed

The best aspect of bishop’s weed is how fast it grows. Unless it’s in a contained space, this ground cover will spread rapidly. It can be planted in large or small spaces and adds a nice calming color to your yard.

Bishop’s Weed

6. Brass Button

Brass button will give your yard a wonderful color, so if that’s a must then this is a great ground cover. It can also endure high amounts of traffic, which is always a plus. Brass button also has a wonderful texture to it.

Brass Button

7. Ajuga

Besides its magnificent colors, ajuga is also a low maintenance plant, so you don’t have to do much to keep it alive. It also spreads easily, which is good if you like color but not so much if you want to keep it under control.

Ajuga

8. Lamium

While lamium looks great, it’s not the best at dealing with high amounts of traffic, so make sure it’s somewhere with less foot traffic. Put lamium next to other plants with darker foliage so this ground cover can bring out those colors.

Lamium

9. Mondo Grass

This ground cover can get pretty divisive: some people love it while others aren’t too fond. If you’re one who likes it, then know that it’s great to border yards and paths. Just make sure to give it full or part sun and to keep the soil moist in order for it to stay healthy.

Mondo Grass

10. Golden Moneywort

This is also known as creeping Jenny. This ground cover has a great color and is awesome for under shrubs and as a border plant. Keep it in the shade and remember that it spreads fast, so plan accordingly.

 

Golden Moneywort

11. Lamb’s Ear

Don’t you just love the name of this ground cover? Obviously, as you can tell from its name, lamb’s ear is soft to the touch, which makes it even better. It’s also got a great color, so there’s not much of a downside to this ground cover.

Lamb’s Ear

12. Epimedium

Epimedium grows in many colors, so you won’t have a problem finding the one you like. It’s best in dry shade, which makes it a very unique and valuable ground cover to utilize in your yard.

Epimedium

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