Medicinal Plants

Fragrant Fields offers many varieties of medicinal plants for sale via our online catalog.

 

A Medicinal herb garden could include herb plants, such as feverfew, catnip, fennel, purple coneflower, Hyssop, Comfrey, Chamomile and many other herb plants useful in treating certain ailments.

Feverfew

Feverfew is a pretty daisy-like flower, that grows wild in many areas. This herb plants flowers are small but enjoyed by bees. Feverfew will bloom continuously all summer long, although you may want to shear off spent blossoms to encourage the blooming process. A sturdy old-fashioned plant with a long and useful past, Feverfew has been used in the treatment of migraine headaches, and rheumatism or arthritis. Feverfew contains the active ingredients parthenolide and tanetin, making it of special interest in the world of medicinal plants.

 

Catnip

Perennial. Cats love catnip! They love to nip the leaves. They love to roll in it. And you will too. A member of the Mint family, Catnip is a strong smelling, aromatic herb. It has clusters of white or purplish-blue flowers atop toothy, heart shaped leaves. The leaves have a lemon-mint flavor and scent. It grows two to three feet. It is easy to grow, and doesn't need a lot of attention. Catnip's use as a medicinal plant stems from its ability to treat digestive disorders and aid in fever reduction. Catnip is usually taken as an herbal tea by adding the dried herb to boiling water and allowing to steep.

 

Fennel

Fennel contains carminative properties, which means that it may help in the preventing of the formation and aid in the expulsion of gas in the gastrointestinal tract. Fennel has also been used in some countries as a medicinal plant which can help improve eyesight.