Flower power: medicinal flowers and plants you can grow in your garden! -

Your garden might contain flowers, herbs, or weeds that can serve all kinds of important medicinal purposes. Herbalists, alchemists, and medical practitioners have long acknowledged the healing properties and benefits of plants. Here's a list of plants and flowers with effective healing properties!

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Lavender (Lavandula) - Lavender essential oil has many benefits and can be used to ease emotional stress and anxiety.

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Lavender (Lavandula) - The lavender plant contains powerful therapeutic and antiseptic properties.

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Lavender (Lavandula) - Lavender has been proven to protect against symptoms of diabetes, improve brain function, and help you sleep better.

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Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) - Elderflower is often overlooked for its medicinal properties and is commonly used as a flavoring.

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Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) - Elderflowers, also known as the European elder, have antioxidant and antiviral properties.

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Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) - Elderflower has been used medicinally for hundreds of years as a remedy for colds and hay fever.

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English marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Marigold has been used by herbalists for centuries.

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English marigold (Calendula officinalis) - It's useful in treating various skin conditions because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

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English marigold (Calendula officinalis) - The flower has been known to help aid in healing wounds, treating dermatitis, acne, and other skin conditions.

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Rose (Rosa) - The healing properties of roses mean they are commonly used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.

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Rose (Rosa) - Rose petals are known to contain properties that help fight depression and anxiety, relieve infections, and combat viruses.

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Rose (Rosa) - Rose essential oil contains antibacterial properties, which can be used to help treat diarrhoea and food poisoning.

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Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) - Evening primrose can be used for a variety of healing and medicinal purposes.

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Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) - The oil from the leaves contains the pain-relieving compound, phenylalanine, which helps alleviate pain associated with menstruation.

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Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) - Evening primrose has also been known to treat conditions such as asthma, allergies, chronic headaches, and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, as well as helping regulate cholesterol levels.

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Caraway (Meridian fennel) - The seeds of the caraway are a great source of minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, and magnesium.

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Caraway (Meridian fennel) - These seeds also contain vitamins A, E, C, and B-complex.

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Caraway (Meridian fennel) - Caraway seeds, when infused with tea, have been known to treat parasites, urinary tract infections, coughs, colds, and the flu.

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Feverflew (Tanacetum parthernium) - The feverflew is a member of the daisy family and has been highly commended for its natural anti-inflammatory properties.

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Feverflew (Tanacetum parthernium) - Many studies have shown the positive effects of feverflew. The flower has been used in the treatment of migraines, fever, common cold, and arthritis.

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Feverflew (Tanacetum parthernium) - When applied topically, feverflew can relieve the pain and swelling caused by insect bites.

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Chickweed (Stellaria media) - Chickweed is also used as a detoxification agent thanks to its blood cleansing abilities.

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Chickweed (Stellaria media) - It can also be used as a natural, gentle laxative to treat constipation.

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Chickweed (Stellaria media) - Chickweed is best known for its ability to cool burns, skin irritations, and eczema.

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Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) - Lady's mantle is found in the wild, though it can also be grown in gardens.

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Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) - The plant contains salicylic acid. Salicylic acid has sedative properties that help to alleviate pain associated with endometriosis, fibroids, and menstruation.

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Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) - The stinging nettle has a wide range of proven medicinal benefits.

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Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) - Stinging nettle roots can be used to treat muscle and joint pains, eczema, arthritis, and anaemia.

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The parts of the plant which grow above ground are used to treat urinary tract infections, urinary tract inflammation, and kidney stones.

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