Gardening Guide: Step By Step Guide To Growing Medicinal Herbs For Everyday Use

Growing some herbs for medicinal purposes saves well, and living in such an environment makes for a healthy lifestyle. These herbs are easy to cultivate, require very little space, and serve a variety of purposes, from tea- to remedy- and skin care. Here is a simple standardized guide to growing medicinal herbs right in your backyard or balcony.

Step 1: Selecting the Medicinal Herb

The first step will be to select simple medicinal herbs for different uses. The most accepted names would include:

Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Good for immunity enhancement, cold and stress relief.

Mint – Apt for digestion and headache problems.

Aloe Vera – For burns, cuts, and skin ailments.

Lemongrass – Good for tea and anxiety buster.

Turmeric – Known for being an anti-inflammatory agent.

Step 2: Location

Most of the herbs will require sun for 4–6 hours daily. Depending on the amount of sunlight, choose a sunny balcony, windowsill, or patch of garden with well-drainage. Mint could grow in partial shade for some hours, while other herbs like aloe vera and tulsi enjoy full sun.

Step 3: Soil Preparation

Good drainage potting soil with organic compost is excellent. For potted herbs, ensure that there are holes in the base of the pot to avoid waterlogging. You may also mix coco peat or sand to keep the soil light and aerated.

Step 4: Watering and Maintenance

Water herbs when the top layer of soil is dry. Be particularly careful with watering aloe vera; it is best to underwater than overwater! Pinch off dry leaves and prune plants regularly to encourage new growth.

Step 5: Harvest Your Herbs and Use Them!

Once your herbs are ready for harvesting, use clean scissors to gently snip leaves or stems. You can use them fresh for teas, soups, or remedies. You can also dry and store them for later use.

With minimal interference, now you have set up your herbal pharmacy at home. These plants not only beautify your surroundings but also enhance health-naturally and sustainably.

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