Healing Herbs

Spring has finally begun here!

Now is the time for plants to start growing again, and planting and sowing new ones.

Herbs are one of my favorite things to focus on with this.

Growing your own herbs and foods is good for several reasons:

Your food is meant to inform your body about your environment. Consuming foods that are actually from your immediate environment enhances this process greatly.

You get to feel more connected to the earth, and it’s always a great feeling to reap the benefits of your effort.

All of these herbs have incredible healing powers. Nature really does want to take care of us.

Home-grown tastes so much better than anything you can find at a store.

The herbs that are flourishing without any extra effort in my garden include oregano, chives, chamomile, thyme, peppermint, and basil.

I don’t expect you to go get all of these at once. Pick the ones that resonate with you the most, go buy the seeds or plants, and start enjoying.

Or find what works best in your area (there is variation of course).

And of course, make sure it’s all organic!

And don’t use toxic chemicals like Roundup and other glyphosate containing herbicides and pesticides.

Benefits of herbs:

Oregano:

supports your immune system
relieves allergy symptoms
fights inflammation
supports your body against bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral issues

Chives:

reduce inflammation
support digestion
anti-cancer properties
supports your immune system
good source of choline (needed for brain function and liver health)

Chamomile:

Store-bought chamomile (tea for instance) does not resemble what you would be growing in your garden. The home-grown kind has an incredible scent and delicate flavor. Ever since my own chamomile I can never go back to the stuff from the store…