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Ever wondered what the benefits of Local Herbs really are? Keep reading to learn more about how you can grow specific herbs, places to locate the seeds, and their various health benefits!
Medicinal herbs
Medicinal herbs
Chamomile
Chamomile
Chamomile (Matricaria recuita) is a flowering plant in the daisy (Asteraceae) family. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it's now found around the world. The herb smells slightly like an apple, which may explain its name—chamomile is Greek for Earth apple.
Quick Growing Guide: German chamomile seeds grow best outside in the sun, but it’s okay to have some shade! Chamomile can also be grown inside as well. If growing inside...
Plant German Chamomile seeds in a large pot or soil plot, but do not cover them as they need direct sun light to germinate. Mist the planting area until damp during germination which should take about 7-10 days
Once the seedlings begin to grow, you can begin to weed out the ones that are weak using scissors and space out the remaining seedlings 4-inches apart from one another
Continue to water the plants as needed! Once the flowers grow, you can use the fresh or dried flower to make tea!
Health Benefits
Promotes sleep and treats insomnia
Reduces Anxiety
Relieves indigestion
Reduces inflammation when applied topically
Promotes oral health
Lavender
Lavender
Lavender is a flowering plant in the mint family that’s easily identified by its sweet floral scent. In ancient times, lavender was used as a holy herb. Additionally, it was often used to freshen up and give a light scent to a variety of personal items, such as clothes and hair. Lavender can be used in teas, essential oils, perfumes, and more!
Quick Growing Guide:
Plant lavender seeds in the Spring with two to three feet between each plant in an area without a lot of moisture.
Water once or twice a week as plants grow, but you can reduce your frequency of watering to every two to three weeks
Harvest the lavender as the buts open, cut the stems long for easy bundling, then place the bundles in a cool, dark place to dry.
Health Benefits
Promotes sleep
Improves skin
Reduces blood pressure and heart rate
Pain relief
Asthma Relief
Promotes Hair Growth
Reduces Anxiety/Stress
Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)
Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)
Nigella sativa is a small flowering shrub with purple or white-tinged flowers that grows in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and western Asia. While it may look unsuspecting, the shrub produces fruits that have tiny black seeds. These black seeds have been used in remedies for thousands of years.
Quick Growing Guide:
Plant nigella sativa in the early days of spring at a depth of 1/8 inch, planting three to four seeds together. Keep soil evenly moist – but not wet -- until seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days.
Water regularly and fertilize with 4-12-4 liquid fertilizer (4 tablespoons of concentrate liquid fertilizer with 2 gallons of water), either at the time of transplanting seedlings grown from seed indoors or when plants sown directly outside are well established.
As the seed pods begin to grow out of the flower, cut the stems of the plant and hang upside down to capture the black seed
Health Benefits
Alleviate asthma symptoms
Reduces blood pressure
Aleviates migrane
Relieves indigestion
Improves skin health
Anti-Inflamation
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