Teas, an ancient habit, are perfect for cold days or moments of discomfort, mainly because they are known as home remedies – hot and cold. Providing pleasure and health benefits, there are plants that help cure various diseases!
And nothing better than having the necessary ingredients to insert this method into your routine in your own garden at home. Add branches to an existing plantation – vegetables, flowers or fruits, or start one from scratch (find out how at: Step by step to start your garden).
But first of all, get to know the main herbs so you can choose and know exactly what you’re using.
Tip: Don’t remove too many leaves at once, as this can kill your branch.
1. Lavender
Famous for its scent, which also has health benefits, lavender is recommended for calming the mind. In addition to the tasty taste, your drink reduces tension and relieves headaches. If sowing seeds, select an area with full sun and well-draining soil.
2. lemon verbena
Consumption of this seedling improves digestion, joint pain and asthma. Tasting similar to lemon, refreshing and tart, lemon verbena is easy to grow. An ideal plant for subtropical and tropical climates, as it does not support very rigorous winters.
3. Mint
One of the most popular teas, peppermint, because it’s easy to create, is a great choice for anyone starting a vegetable garden. Helps with digestive disorders, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, stimulates appetite and reduces flatulence.
Very hardy, it can get out of hand in the garden if you don’t mind, and grows in moist soil with direct to partial light.
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4. Lemongrass
Despite being similar to mint, the herb has a distinct flavor and is very useful in the kitchen. It thrives in a dry surface and partial shade. It spreads vigorously if grown in raised beds, so choose a confined space or container.
5. Ginger
Known to be antioxidant and contain antibacterial properties, its roots and leaves are used to make infusion. Indicated to cure colds, flu, nausea and improve digestion and appetite. Ginger is one of the easy care species – especially with filtered sunlight, moist soil and an environment that is not exposed to wind.
6. Thyme
Effective in calming stomach problems and sore throats, enjoy the branches and, if you have them, add the flowers to the mix. The herb needs direct sun, tolerates partial light and is low maintenance.
7. Chamomile
The beautiful daisy is traditionally eaten to induce calmness and sleep. You can enjoy both types of chamomile, German and Roman, but remember that this one offers a stronger flavor. Sandy terrain and lots of sun are ideal for her, which needs a lot of water during the summer.
8. Jasmine
For jasmine tea you need to pick fresh branches, mix it with green tea or steep it and make it yourself. Include it in your garden by leaving it in full sun and putting up a trellis or support so it can climb.
9. Stevia
Stevia leaves are sweet and capable of making delicious drinks. Because it is a safe and natural sweetener, it is the ideal sugar replacement for diabetics. Even though it doesn’t tolerate cold, you can grow it in a pot and transport it indoors when the temperature drops.
10. Marjoram
This culinary plant has a fruity flavor with a hint of mint. Marjoram infusion cures various digestion and stomach problems, including lack of appetite; liver diseases; gallstones; intestinal gas; and stomach cramps.
To thrive, it needs loose, well-draining soil with direct sun – tolerating some shade.
11. Coriander
Very consumed in the kitchen, coriander is also suitable for teas. However, it is advisable to mix honey to relieve acidity. The spice eliminates toxins from the body, prevents indigestion and constipation. Ideal for vases, it likes sun and partial shade.
12. Rosemary
Rosemary improves digestion, promotes cognitive function, and acts as an antioxidant, protecting the body against heart disease and cancer. The plant prefers full sun, a light, well-drained surface.
13. Fennel
Very beneficial for digestive disorders, use the seeds to help with irritable bowel syndrome, bloating and flatulence. Fennel grows in moist, fertile soil in full or partial sun.
14. St. John’s wort
A very effective remedy for nervous disorders – such as insomnia, depression and anxiety. However, it also has some side effects, so be aware. Cultivated in the ground or in pots, they develop without special care.
15. Sage
Sage’s antiseptic tonic offers an effective remedy for various ailments such as mouth ulcers and sore throats. Your tea also helps with depression and Alzheimer’s. To prepare it, separate 1 tablespoon of fresh sage and another of dried leaves.
Let everything infuse, with hot water, for 3 to 5 minutes. For an extra taste, add honey. It can be created in soil or pots, in the latter option remember to water regularly.
16. Pansy (Viola tricolor)
This flower is famous for its medicinal properties, which include flavonoids, saponins, anthocyanins, carotenoids – useful in fighting numerous diseases: cancer, skin problems, allergies and sore throat. Pansies like partial shade and a slightly acidic to neutral surface.
17. Basil
Tulsi basil is best for drinks, but you can enjoy other varieties. It relieves stress and, if incorporated with honey and ginger, helps with asthma, coughs, colds and flu. In addition, its tasting reduces the level of sugar in the blood, helps in heart diseases and cures oral problems, such as bad breath. As it is a tropical plant, hot exposures are advisable.
18. Catnip
This herb is an excellent option for an exhausting day, as its properties are sedative and calming. It favors the cure of digestive disorders such as diarrhea, relieves headaches and insomnia and, if you are experiencing nicotine withdrawal, relieves stress. Both the leaves and the flowers are used to prepare the infusion.
Reserve well-draining, sandy soil and keep in partial sun.
19. Lemongrass
Another very present ingredient in cooking, lemongrass has the advantage of repelling pests in your garden – such as whiteflies. Grow it in a warm place and water it regularly.
*Via Balcony Garden Web