What plants can I plant in my house and what are they for?

Discover the power of plants to improve your health.

Oregano Orejón

It is bactericidal and rich in antioxidants. This plant has great expectorant power, calms excess cough, helps alleviate problems with the bronchi, calms nerves and anxiety, and helps ear pain. Prepare one leaf per liter of water in tea and drink it twice a day in the morning and night before sleeping, take it warm or hot.

Lemongrass

It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, helps fight hypothermia, is an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and rich in polyphenols. Stimulates digestion, relieves headaches and muscle aches help relieve colds since it reduces fever and discomfort such as cough. It promotes relaxation, works as a detoxifier, eliminating what the body does not need; it is rich in antioxidants and potassium. Use a liter of water and put the lemongrass once the water boils. Combine it with chamomile; drink in hot or cold tea depending on the condition. For respiratory problems take it hot, for other different conditions, take it cold, and sweetened with honey.

Peppermint

Decongestant, rich in menthol. Relieves headaches, relaxes the nervous system, thins mucus, helping to reduce chest congestion and eliminate it. Soothe a sore throat and refresh your breath. Place the leaves and stem in boiling water and let stand. Take 2 to 3 times a day as a tea. Its essence in aromatherapy is used to perform vaporizations.

Epazote

Rich in vitamins and minerals. Use it fresh or dry in different culinary and medicinal preparations. Relieves menstrual cramps and stomach pain. It is a powerful antiseptic. Planting epazote is easy, just put the seeds in a container with soil and water regularly. For the stews, the leaves and stem are used, for an infusion to use 3 to 5 leaves in 2 cups of water. Take it warm or hot.

Ruda

Mother plant of healing power. It polarizes the electromagnetic field fighting bad energies. Its medicinal property is to tone the arteries and protect the capillaries. It helps to avoid indigestion, gas, heartburn, and stomach heaviness. Mix Chocolate with Ruda Leafs, this infusion helps reduce menstrual cramps. Do not use in pregnant and lactating women.

How to sprout?

This is very easy to do, put two napkins in a flat container, moisten with water using an atomizer, put chia seeds well distributed, and cover with another napkin. Moisten 2 to 3 times during the day; the changes will be noticeable on the third day. Continue to moisten now 2 times a day and let the sprouts grow. On day 5 or 6 it will be ready for consumption.

This sprout is considered a superfood; it is rich in Omega 3, antioxidants, iron, magnesium, vitamins, and chlorophyll.

Source: Herbolaria – Emilia Yolotzintli. This is not a scientific treatment.