6 HERBS : HOW TO EASILY GROW IN OUR BALCONY

6 HERBS

herbs that are medicinal and therapeutic. it can be easily grown in our own balconies and are suitable for indian climates

one of the most therapeutic and productive ways to spend quality time at home is gardening

and what is more better if you have your own kitchen garden where you can grow fresh herbs

all you need is right amount of sunlight, right size of pots, soil and sufficient space to grow them indoors

herbs are a great choice for balcony gardens

they don’t take up much space, can be grown in containers, purifies the air and is a great visual treat

the 6 easy herbs to grow are :

1. TULSI / HOLY BASIL

it has high medicinal and healing properties.

great for cold, cough and fever and also for purifying air.

in indian hindu culture, tulsi plant has a very important place and is worshipped with great devotion

2. MINT / PUDINA

right from mojitos to chutneys, pudina is one of the most flavorful ingredient in indian cuisines.

mint leaves have high medicinal value

it is helpful to fight cold and cough and boosts immunity power when put in any medicinal decoction

3. CURRY LEAVES / KADIPATTA

south indian cuisines Use it in abundance

known for it’s health benefits, it also adds an aromatic flavor to dishes

4. AJWAIN LEAVES / INDIAN BORAGE / MEXICAN MINT

ajwain leaves again have a high medicinal value

it helps in boosting immunity and is useful for skin disorders as well

5. GILOY / GUDUCHI

it is an immunity plant.

it helps manage diabetes and respiratory issues. helps in removing toxins from the body

6. NEEM

it is beneficial for gum diseases.

acts as a most powerful blood purifier according to ayurveda

all these herbs require a normal amount of sunlight and water and can grow in all season

herbs form an integral part of gardening.

not only are they easy to grow but they are also packed with loads of flavors and adds medicinal value to your food

HOW TO MAKE DETOX WATER WITH THESE HERBS

twice a week i take 2 to 3 leaves of all these herbs and boil it in water.

i add slices of ginger and a stick of cinnamon to it and boil it for few minutes..

my immunity booster detox drink ready

all these herbs have their own medicinal properties.

removes bloating, optimizes your digestion thus improving immunity and removes toxins from the body.

it helps in improving the oxygen level in our body

so my point is that even if you have small spaces or corners in your house with adequate amount of sunshine, then definitely do try to grow such herbs in small containers.

not only will it give you a visual treat and mentally make you happy but will also help you to remain physically fit

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that’s all for now friends.

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