Here is a list of 15 herbs with medicinal properties that you can start growing now and some of their common uses;
1. Peppermint - Stomach issues, sinus issues, cooling/sunburn relief, helps with headaches, motion sickness/morning sickness.
2. Calendula - Skin issues, rashes, fungus, burns, good pollinator, makes for a good dye.
3. Beebalm/Bergamot - Great Pollinator, antimicrobial, soothing for coughs, stomach aches, gentle and good for children.
4. Lemon Balm - Gentle, good tasting, helps to break fever, helps reduce stress, good for colds, flu etc., good sleep aid.
5. Tulsi/Holy Basil - Adaptogen, good for energy, helps adapt to stress and regulate stress response, assists with focus, ant-bacterial properties, antidepressant.
6. Echinacea - Immune stimulant, helps to fight internal and topical infection, good for sore throat.
7. Elecampane - Sore throat, colds, bronchitis, coughs
8. Sage - Mouth and throat issues, sore throat, toothache, tooth whitening, enhances brain oxygen usage.
9. Oregano - Antimicrobial, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, high in antioxidants.
10. Garlic - Antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-viral.
11. Horseraddish - Sinus infections, urinary tract infections.
12. Marshmallow/Hollyhocks - Soothing, stomach ache, rash.
13. Yarrow - Stops bleeding, good for use in flu mixtures for reducing fever.
14. Chamomile - Sleep aid, stress reducer, can help with eye irritation, soothing for upset stomach.
15. Dill - Quick relief for upset stomach, helps with gas and bloating, helps with depression, menstural pains.