4 Ways To Grow Your Own Herbal Medicine

With lemon balm, peppermint, sage, and thyme you can treat minor ills almost instantly. (Photo: DATACRAFT/GETTY)

All you need are plants bought at your local garden center or organic herbs from a seed catologue, plus a sunny windowsill. Savor the bracing aroma as you steep your healing teas. Use about a tablespoon chopped fresh herb (use one or try a combination) to a cup boiled water. Cover and steep five to ten minutes before sipping. Drink a cup two or three times a day, as needed.

Lemon balm: Anxiety, mild insomnia, and tension headaches

Peppermint: Nausea, flatulence, indigestion, and tension headaches

Sage: Hot flashes, night sweats, fever, and sore throat (use as a gargle)

Thyme: Cough, congestion, and bronchitis

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