One of the major sources of toxicants that are consumed by our body is from the food that we eat. We eat the food grown by the heavy use of chemicals and fertilizers. So the very source of nutrition is in one way poisoned.
To avoid the intake of such food one alternative is eating food grown by organic farming methods. We do not mostly have the facility to grow the food organically in our home, but we can certainly grow healthy plants indoors.
Plant and your spouse plants with you; weed and you weed alone
Yes, in this article we will be sharing a list of healthy and medicinal plants that you can grow naturally in your home.
Prerequisite for growing these plants in a home:
- Prepare the growing area. You can either use pot with small holes at the bottom for better water drainage. Keep the pot in shallow drainage container. This will prevent the spilling of water on the floor. Or you can simply put some stones at the bottom before putting up some soil on to it.
- Soil. Though normal soil can be used to grow the plants at home. It is recommended to use a potting mix for better yield.
- Keep the plantation area sufficiently warm and exposed to sufficient sunlight.
So here we go.
1. Dwarf Avocado
This is one of the simple and easy to grow fruit plants. You can grow it in draining pots with holes. These are very healthy for hearts and great for vision. They also help to lower the risk of depression and also help improve digestion.
2. Carrot
These are great sources of fiber, Vitamin A and K1, Vitamin B6 and Potassium. These are easy to grow and rich in minerals.
3. Lemon
Packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants, they are great for digestion, weight loss and decrease heart disease risk.
Saffron is another great spice. Click here to read how to recognize pure saffron from fake one and its other medicinal uses.
4. Mushrooms
With nutrients such as Vitamin C, anti-oxidants and other cancer-fighting compounds, they are flavorful food that can surely be grown at home.
5. Ginger
This is a spicy superfood with a number of health benefits. From curing nausea to cold and cough, it is helpful in easing sore muscles and also can slow down the growth of cancer.
6. Mint
Tasty and spicy cool, mint is known to be great for digestion. Apart from being tasty, Mint tea is helpful in curing hangovers as well.
7. Aloe Vera
It is a miraculous plant and is a must to be grown in the home. Its natural gel can be applied directly on skin and hairs. This amazing medicinal plant is a must grow in every garden and home.
8. Pot Marigold
Apart from being beautiful and a great addition of beauty in the garden, these plants are great to cure any problems related to skin. The petals can be used to relieve sunburn and cleanse acne and blemishes on the skin.
So these were few medicinal and plants and fruits that you can definitely grow indoors at your home. These are some easy to grow and always beneficial to have at a home for all time use. What other medicinal plants have you grown in your home? Do share it with us in the comments section below.
