A Healing Garden can improve physical, mental, and emotional health by growing medicinal and aromatic plants. The following medicinal and aromatic plants could be grown in such a garden:
Medical Plants: Lavender (Lavandula spp.) Properties: Lavender calms and reduces anxiety. It is used for its calming aroma and sleep help.
Echinacea purpurea: qualities: Echinacea is used to prevent and treat colds due to its immune-boosting qualities.
Matricaria chamomilla: Properties: Chamomile calms and reduces inflammation. It is a popular sleep and relaxation tea.
Aloe barbadensis miller: Properties: Aloe Vera soothes minor burns, wounds, and skin irritations. Mentha x piperita: Peppermint.
Flower: Calendula officinalis Medicinal properties: Calendula reduces inflammation and heals skin. Topical wound and skin treatments employ it.
Holy Basil: Ocimum sanctum Properties: Holy Basil, or Tulsi, helps the body adapt to stress. Also used for respiratory disorders.
Curcuma longa: Turmeric Properties: Curcumin is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory in turmeric. Many health benefits result from it.