There are several types of herbs.
One of the most common classifications is according to their use.
We can have aromatic, culinary, ornamental and medicinal herbs.
Below you will find a list of medicinal herbs and their benefits.
You can use them as a guide so that you know what to do with them or just to pick which one you could plant in your backyard.
Here is the list: oAngelica: Digestive.
Good for acid stomach.
oAnise star: Antispasmodic.
Carminative.
Antiflatulent.
oAnise seed: Flatulence.
Digestive.
Antispasmodic.
Menstrual cramps.
Bad breath.
Increases secretion of maternal milk.
oCumin: Carminative.
Diuretic.
Increases maternal milk production.
oDill: acidity.
Carminative.
Gastroenterology.
oEchinacea: Increases defenses.
Flues.
Colds.
Anti-inflammatory medication.
oEucalyptus: Bronchitis.
Colds.
Whooping cough.
Chronic catarrh.
oGinkgo biloba: Circulatory stimulant.
Arteriosclerosis.
Senile dementia.
Alzheimer's disease.
Varicose.
Phlebitis.
Hemorrhoids.
oGinseng: Anti-stress.
Aphrodisiac.
It's invigorating.
Revitalize.
Increases physical and mental endurance.
oGuarana: Anti-stress.
Revitalize.
Energizing.
Afrodisicao.
Immunostimulant.
oFennel: Carminative.
Bad breath.
Increase production of breast milk.
Anti-inflammatory medication.
oHamamelis: Antihemorroids.
Varicose.
Phlebitis.
Astringent.
External use for sprains and bruises.
oHyssop: Expectorant.
Carminative.
oJoint grass: Purifier.
Diuretic.
Cystitis.
Urethritis.
oJuniper: Diuretic.
Rheumatism.
Gout.
Antiseptic.
oLavender: Expectorant.
Fortifying.
oChamomile: Antispasmodic.
Decongestant.
Sedative.
oMelissa: Antispasmodic.
Insomnia.
oMint: Carminative.
Antispasmodic.
Bronchitis.
Sinusitis.
oMustard: Asthma.
Rheumatic pains.
Neuralgia.
Aphrodisiac.
oNettle: Blood purifier.
Diuretic.
Treatment of hair loss.
oRosemary: Strengthens memory.
Digestive tonic.
Dandruff.
Hair loss.
Dermatitis.
Eczemas.
oRue: Stomach and intestinal stimulant.
oThyme: Colds..
Sinusitis.
Antacid.
Migraines.
Dizziness.
Nausea.
Capillary stimulant.
Skin infections.
Sores, chilblains, ulcers, dermatitis.
Bronchitis.
oValerian: nervous sedative.
Insomnia.
Depression, anxiety, nervous tics.