Do you have small children at home? If yes, then definitely plant these herbs in the kitchen garden. With this, the health of children remains good and they get immediate relief from common problems.
- to weak immunity, small children become ill very quickly. Sometimes they have sudden stomach pain, and sometimes they suffer from diarrhoea and vomiting. In such a situation, giving medicines repeatedly can have adverse effects on health. Therefore, you must plant some herbs in your kitchen garden. With this, small problems of children are easily solved and they remain healthy. Apart from this, these herbs are also beneficial for you.
Today we are telling you about 4 such herbs, which you can easily plant in the kitchen garden of your home. Ayurvedic expert DrArpanaPadmanabhan has shared this information on her Instagram.
Basil
Tulsi is considered revered, hence most people plant it in the courtyard of their house. Due to the medicinal properties present in it, basil leaves can easily cure many health-related problems. These leaves contain anti-diabetic, anti-oxidants like lutein, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin, which are a panacea for everything from improving digestion to relieving stress and making the skin glowing.
- Basil leaves fight cold, cough and fever.
- Increases the immunity of children.
- Strengthens the mind.
- Increases focus.
- Removes stress.
- The problem of stomach worms goes away.
- Improves taste.
- Improves digestion.
- Relieves breathing problems.
- Beneficial in kidney stones.
Method of taking basil
- To make this, add 3 to 4 leaves in 500 ml water and boil.
- Then filter it.
- Fill it in a bottle and keep it.
- Feed this to the child.
- It is useful in colds, coughs, mucus and fever.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is used as a medicine. It has many benefits, be it any problem related to skin, hair or stomach. It easily removes minor health-related problems. You can easily apply it at home and it does not require much care.
- It heals wounds.
- Soothes the irritation of sunburnt skin.
- It has anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties.
- Removes stomach-related problems like constipation, acidity, indigestion etc.
- It reduces blemishes and spots on the face.
- Cures pimples and acne.
- Moisturizes dry skin and makes it soft.
- Makes hair long and thick.
- Removes stretch marks.
How to take aloe vera
- Cut its leaf and extract the gel.
- Then apply it on the injured, burnt or cut area.
- It can also be applied to children's skin.
Murikutty
As the name suggests, Murikutty is a wound-healing herb and is good to plant in kitchen gardens. It helps in healing all types of wounds like hand cut by a knife, scratches while shaving or scraped knee due to fall etc. Murikutty is the first aid you need.
It is a herb with dark red leaves and white flowers. Although it is planted as an ornamental plant due to its attractive leaves, it is rich in medicinal properties. It has anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties. It removes toxins from the body and it protects children from harmful particles.
How to take Murikutti
- The juice of its leaves can be applied to wounds and cuts.
- But, if the wounds are deep then use it only after consulting the doctor.
Celery leaf
You can easily grow celery in the kitchen garden. This plant not only enhances the beauty of your house but also makes the whole house fragrant with its fragrance. It is a panacea for stomach-related problems and detoxifies the body easily.
- It is useful for fever.
- Relieves cold and cough.
- Removes the problem of stomach worms in children.
- Improves digestion.
- Increases appetite.
- Heals skin itching, rashes and mosquito bite marks.
- Removes indigestion.
How to take celery leaves
- Fry the celery leaves in the pan for 5 seconds.
- Then extract its juice.
- Mix it with 1 teaspoon of basil leaf juice.
- Then add 1/2 teaspoon honey and give it to the child 4-5 times a day.
- This remedy is the best treatment for cold, cough and congestion.
You too must plant these herbs in your kitchen garden for the health of small children.
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