The Healing Garden

[azsnowman]

How many plants, flowers, etc do you know of that have healing powers? This list could get quite long, I'll start........of course, there's Aloe Vera for burns etc, St. Johns Wart for depression etc., anymore?

Dennis

[seedlady]

Dennis, I got lazy the minute I looked at the question - there ARE so many plants with healing powers - virtually all the herbs. I posted a link that might be interesting.

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/mgmh.html

[petal*pusher]

Mornin' Dennis! I'm amazed at how many plants DO have healing powers! I have over 500 herb books in my "library"......and it never ceases to amaze me the capabilities of trees, shrubs, plants, and grasses!

I think I'm pretty old to realize that EVERYTHING we need for life itself can be GROWN!! Whether it's for shelter, medicine, food, clothing, or just "feasts-for-the-eyes"......we can produce it!

Often, even plants considered weeds have great healing properties! I remember my very first herb garden......when the weed Nettle planted itself there, I researched it and found it to be a beneficial plant.....so I left it! Those "healing powers" can be taken from roots, leaves, stems, seeds, flowers.......or even the pure scents! Amazing thing.....plants!!

My gardens are full of plants that I'm still just learning their usefulness. (Have to admit though, my personal "healing" comes from just nurturing them.....and seeing their response!) Working in my gardens gives me needed quiet time from a too busy life......even the addition of listening to the birds and watching busy bees brings me welcome positive vibes!..........p

[Bestofour]

quote from Petal " though, my personal "healing" comes from just nurturing them"... I'm with you Petal. My family is constantly asking me why I love to WORK in the garden. It's something that can't be explained because it does take a lot of energy, but it's so relaxing and de-stressing. I don't think it's a feeling that can be cultivated (how do you like that). You've either got it or you don't.

[breeze]

Alot of ginseng in the woods, around here - it seems to
be an advertised good remedy for a lot of ailments, but,
it keeps the blood purified and flowing well. If you can
stomach drinking the tea from the roots, by adding a little
honey, you're doing a great thing!