| Nature offers innumerable resources for mankind and | | | | any windowsill herb garden. This herb is known as a |
| one such gift are herbs that can help with most | | | | digestive aid and soothing for the nerves. Just add |
| common ailments. Ancient civilizations used herbs | | | | about two teaspoons of chamomile flowers to boiling |
| successfully but with improvements in science and | | | | water and let it steep for five minute, then strain it, |
| technology the medicinal significance of these herbs | | | | add some sugar or honey and drink it while still warm. |
| diminished. However there is a revived interest on | | | | It works like magic after a hard day at work. |
| the subject of herbal remedies as more and more | | | | Lemon Balm |
| people are resorting to alternative therapy like natural | | | | I love the scent of lemon balm from my windowsill |
| medicines and aromatherapy due to the side effects | | | | herb garden, it makes a tea that is very aromatic |
| of allopathic drugs. Therefore, the next time you | | | | and soothing. In the early days lemon balm was used |
| suffer from a sore throat or a headache you may | | | | for curing stings and insect bites and when I get a |
| want to try a few medicinal herbs from your | | | | cold sores I pick a few leaves from the windowsill, |
| windowsill herb garden. | | | | make a poultice and apply it to the sore for quick |
| Mint | | | | relief. |
| Mint is an herb commonly grown in a windowsill herb | | | | Parsley |
| garden. It is a popular ingredient of chewing gums, | | | | Parsley is a natural diuretic, it aids in the removal of |
| toothpastes, mouthwashes and inhalers due to its | | | | excess fluids from the body and also improves |
| cooling properties. The strong scent of mint has a | | | | digestion. Parsley grows abundantly on a windowsill |
| decongesting effect on the throat, nose and lungs | | | | herb garden and the best way to consume it is to |
| and hence is used in inhalers, lozenges, vapor rubs | | | | add it to the cooking. |
| and cough syrups. It is known that chewing on mint | | | | Oregano |
| leaves reduces bad breath and alleviates stomach | | | | Oregano loves the heat and sun which makes it an |
| indigestion. | | | | ideal herb for a windowsill herb garden. Oregano has |
| Rosemary | | | | expectorant properties and is also an effective |
| Rosemary is supposed to aid in many complaints | | | | decongestant. This herb can also be used to |
| including increasing memory and acting as a relaxant. | | | | effectively treat allergies due to its antihistamine |
| In fact it not only soothes the nerves, it also | | | | properties and is supposed to have antibiotic effects. |
| decreases stress and anxiety in the muscles and | | | | Other popular plants that grow well on a windowsill |
| body. Rosemary adapts well to growing on a | | | | herb garden are sage, basil and dill. By rinsing your |
| windowsill herb garden where it is easily available for | | | | mouth with a sage tea you get sparkling teeth, basil |
| making a tea out of the crushed leaves. This brew is | | | | acts as a good digestive aid, while dill leaves are |
| used by some people to rinse their hair because | | | | supposed to be good for lactating mothers. |
| rosemary is known to strengthen the hair follicles and | | | | It is seen that there are numerous herbal remedies |
| give the hair a nice shine. | | | | you can grow on a windowsill herb garden that are |
| Chamomile | | | | waiting to be discovered. |
| Chamomile produces dainty little flowers that adorn | | | | |