Day 2: Choose Your Healing Plants and Herbs

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If you to want to start putting your healing plants to good use, which is the theme of this 
series, the first thing you should do is choose which plants and herbs you want to use. 
This is typically the first decision to make because it guides you through the different 
products you could make or other remedies discussed later in the series. 

Consider What Your Needs Are

Before you choose the types of healing plants and herbs you want to use, you need to 
know what you are using them for. This might be to get better sleep or ease your stress, 
or to help reduce your chronic pain. There are plants and herbs out there for just about 
everything, so make a list of your ailments, then look up what plants have medicinal 
properties to help with those ailments. 

Plants and Their Benefits

Now that you know your ailments, you can look for the right healing plants. Here are 
some common plants and herbs and the ailments they will help with:

Chamomile – Chamomile is definitely one of the more popular herbs out there. Many 
people are already used to drinking chamomile tea, which helps to relax you and is 
really good for insomnia. Chamomile can also help with indigestion and skin 
inflammation.

Echinacea – If you are looking for help with your immune system because you get the 
cold or flu often, then Echinacea is the healing plant you want to start with.

Basil – If you want to grow some basil at home, you can use this helpful herb for 
improving your appetite, relieving pain from cuts and scrapes, and helping with some 
digestive issues.

Feverfew – Feverfew is an excellent herb if you want to make a tea. Some of the 
natural remedies you get with feverfew are skin condition relief, headache relief, and 
help with arthritis.

Lavender – Lavender is an amazing herb that is popular for many reasons. It can also 
help with insomnia and relaxation, similar to chamomile, but it also helps with pain and 
as an antiseptic.

Marigold – Lastly is marigold, which can help with ulcers and sunburn, while also being 
able to make calendula oil for even more health benefits.

Make sure you check back tomorrow for day 3 of this 10-day series!

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