On gardening: 5 medicinal herbs you can easily grow at home

Full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, rosemary is not just a great addition to your baked potatoes: It’s great for memory and concentration and also improves digestion. It can also be used in sweet and savoury dishes or even drank as a tea. As rosemary seeds might take ages to germinate,  buying young plants instead is a better idea. The good thing is that rosemary requires little maintenance, just make sure to keep the plant well-watered during dry seasons and cut back annually.

Try these absolutely delicious rosemary cookies!

Basil is a super tasty herb, that is also recommended for rheumatism and muscular pains. Can be used as an infusion, or for topping pasta dishes, in your salads and some also use it for sweet foods. Basil grows well in warm environments that receive about six hours of sun each day, be careful not to flood the plant: Water the pot only when the soil is dry to touch.

Aloe-vera is the holy grail of plants. It works wonders for your skin, for your hair and body in general. It is a magic gel that relieves pain, protects the skin, is excellent as a toothpaste and is an extraordinary antioxidant if ingested. Aloe is best kept in temperatures between 13 and 27°C (about 55 to 80°F), but it grows virtually all over the world. Water deeply but infrequently, about once every 2 weeks.

MInt is amazing for circulation and is a great digestive tea. Apart from being tasty and great for the body, mint plants require minimal care. Water the plant regularly if grown indoors -Most will tolerate shade, and the variegated types may require some protection from direct sun.

It is especially recommended for hypertension. Keep your parsley plant near a sunny window, keep the soil lightly moist and empty the saucer under the pot after every watering. Feed the plants every two weeks.  And another advantage is that you can grow other herbs in the same container.