Top 20 Medicinal Plants

Carom pant is a part of the Apiaceae family and is a group of plants, including celery, caraway, coriander, fennel, parsley, and parsnips.

The Hindi name of Carom is Ajwain, which grows in clusters and looks similar to the money plants.

The leaves of the Ajwain plant have beautiful ridges and need regular trimming.

Vetiver or Khus is a climate friendly crop and is cultivation method is completely dependent on the rainfall.

The branches of this plant are planted in the month of June-August and are harvested in December-February.

Other names of Spearmint plants include Mackerel mint, Garden mint, Lamb mint, and common mint.

It is the “World’s Oldest Medicine” with a long history of 10,000 years ago.

Rosemary originates in the Mediterranean and requires full sun. During the cold climates, take the plant indoors and keep it in light.

Rosemary leaves not only taste good but they are also rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin B-6.

The herb has been used since past so many years due to its medicinal advantages.

Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in Africa & Asia. The plant is commonly used to relieve stress.

Ashwagandha is one of the most common medicinal herbs used worldwide due to several health benefits offered by it.

The leaves of this plant help improve blood sugar, inflammation, mood, memory, stress, and anxiety, to name a few.

Salvia or the Sage Plant, a member of the mint family, has woody stems and grayish leaves.

The leaf of Sage plant is used to make medicine. It is used to cure digestive problems like loss of appetite, gas, stomach pain, etc.

Fenugreek is a clover-like herb mostly the native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia.

The seeds of this plant is used in cooking and as medicine.

German chamomile is an herb native to southern and eastern Europe.

The plant is used as a medicine worldwide. German chamomile contains chemicals that help reduce swelling.

Lemon balm is a lemon-scented herb that is a part of mint daily.

The herb is native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia, and is used worldwide due to its medicinal properties.

Its leaves are used to make medicine and flavor food items.

Turmeric is a popular spice found in every home. The plant contains a chemical name curcumin, which helps reduce swelling.

Many herbs come with antibiotic properties, and Turmeric is one of them.

Giloy is an herb it has been used in the making of Indian Medicine for ages, mainly to its highly rich medicinal properties.

The plant of Giloy can easily be grown at home, similarly to how we grow a Money plant.

Aloe Vera is the oldest medicinal plant worldwide.

Aloe Vera can be used in juice form, and the gel can directly be applied on skin and hair for youthful skin and mane.

Basil grows at a warm temperature and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

The bay leaves are aromatic leaves mostly used in cooking. The leaves can be used whole or in a dried or ground form as well.

Most of us use coriander leaves to garnish the dishes.

But along with giving a nice flavor to the dish, the coriander leaves have several medicinal properties attached to them.

Curry leaves plant is grown in India, and its leaves are used for both medicinal and culinary purposes.

Lavender is found in North Africa and the mountains of the Mediterranean.

Lavender is a popular essential oil extracted from flower spikes of certain lavender species.

Mint leaves are popular worldwide. From making spicy green chutney to refreshing mojitos, the leaves are multi-purpose.

Mustard is unusual among spices and is mostly grown in temperate regions of the world.

Yellow mustard seeds have a high intake of vitamins, polynutrients, and minerals.

Popularly known as holy basil, tulsi is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae.

In every Indian family, one can easily find a Tulsi plant.

Our grandparents are well aware of the healing properties of Tulsi and thus plant a Tulsi at home.