Rural people residing in most countries are relying on traditional herbal medical system due to their strong believe and minimum access to allopathic medicines. Despite new technology that has continued to take over traditional treatment, it’s good to have some plants that can help in treating various diseases. Below are some plants that can be planted at home and can be used for treatment.
1.Aloe vera
Traditionally, this medicinal plant has been employed to treat skin problems (burns, wounds, and anti-inflammatory processes). Moreover, Aloe vera has shown other therapeutic properties including anticancer, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antihypertensive mic.
2.Rosemary.
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Labiatae) has been used in folk medicine to alleviate several diseases including headache, dysmenorrhea, stomachache, epilepsy, rheumatic pain, spasms, nervous agitation, improvement of memory, hysteria, depression, as well as physical and mental fatigue (5, 6).
3.Methi.
Methi’s high amount of fibre might help suppress hunger, amplified in obese patients. Consumption of methi powder was found to be helpful in reducing weight as per animal studies. The galactomannan present in methi seeds may help in excreting the sugars from the body before they are absorbed in the blood.
4.Lemon Balm.