| Growing herbs in pots is as easy if not easier than | | | | dandelion is what is typically used for medicinal |
| growing herbs directly into the ground. Culinary and | | | | purposes. Dandelion root is known and used to purify |
| medicinal herbs are the best herbs to grow in pots | | | | the liver and blood. Furthermore, it promotes healthy |
| and for obvious reasons as plants grown in pots are | | | | digestion and lowers high blood pressure. Overall, |
| transportable and very easy to access when you | | | | dandelion is a great super food containing lots of |
| need them. The great part about growing your herbs | | | | essential vitamins and minerals that your body |
| in containers too is that you do not have to be | | | | requires. The leaves of this plant can also be |
| experienced at gardening and to be quite frank this | | | | interchangeable and used in salads. |
| method is the best in my opinion for the beginner | | | | Echinacea- This is a perennial medicinal plant that is |
| gardener. | | | | commonly used to build a week immune system or |
| In this article, I will talk about some common herbs | | | | to maintain a balanced system. The herb is particularly |
| that are ideal for growing in pots whether indoors or | | | | taken just before the seasons change so that you |
| outdoors. A key point to keep in mind is to always | | | | can be protected and not come down with colds. |
| be familiar with the herbs you are growing so that | | | | Some other benefits of Echinacea is that it aids in |
| you can care for them the way they need to be | | | | fighting infections and is food to use to fight |
| cared for. A simple method to ensure that this | | | | respiratory infections. The leaves of the Echinacea |
| happens is to always follow the care tag instructions | | | | plant can be used to make hot tea. |
| for your plant and make sure they are getting the | | | | Parsley- Is a plant primary used as a culinary herb but |
| required amount of water, soil, sun and or shade so | | | | is also interchangeable and can be used as a medicinal |
| that it can thrive and reach its full growth potential | | | | herb as well. In the culinary field this herb is |
| that is intended for your plant type. | | | | traditionally used in soups and salads enhancing the |
| The first kind of herbs that we will talk about is | | | | tastes of these foods in remarkable ways. In the |
| medicinal herbs. These are herbs that have been | | | | medicinal area the root, seeds and leaves have been |
| used for many, many years to treat different types | | | | used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, |
| of ailments. Medicinal herbs too can be versatile and | | | | gastrointestinal disorders and menstrual disorders. |
| used for culinary and aromatic purposes as well. | | | | Oregano- Oregano is primarily used for culinary |
| Lavender- This is a perennial plant and is traditionally | | | | purposes but is a very potent medicinal herb as well. |
| used to calm the stressed. The scent of lavender has | | | | This herb is used to season sea foods, stews, soups, |
| been used in aromatherapy to relax individuals that | | | | meats and vegetables. Medicinally it is used for |
| are feeling stressed, tense and anxious. The flowers | | | | indigestion, menstrual disorders, infections, headaches, |
| and foliage of the lavender plant are used to make | | | | urinary disorders and colds. |
| tea and has the same relaxing effect as the oil from | | | | The bottom line is herbs are beneficial to us all in so |
| the lavender plant. Other benefits of lavender are its | | | | many ways; they were place on the planet for us to |
| known use as an antibacterial agent, also for its relief | | | | enjoy and heal ourselves with. So, if you have |
| of pain, hair loss, and depression; this plant can also | | | | interest in growing herbs, start off with growing just |
| be used as a insect repellent. | | | | a few herbs of interest in pots and see how much |
| Dandelion- This is a perennial plant that deserves to | | | | joy and the abundance of benefits you will receive |
| grow in a pot all by itself due to the fact that it | | | | form them. |
| needs lots of space for its roots as the root of | | | | |