7 Aurvedic plants for every Home for Health Living

1.Tulsi(Basil) : Basil most popularly known as Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. ... Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements. Headaches, Basil makes a good medicine for headache.It also is known to have anti viral properties,it can be added to tea,gargle for sore throat and chewed for any kind of viral infection.

2.Neem:.Neem has numerous benefits some are listed below.Goodbye dandruff This will help any kind of irritation, tiredness or redness.Treat that zit,Boost immunity,purify the blood, prevent damage caused by free radicals in the body, remove toxins, treat insect bites and ulcers. Neem leaves have anti-bacterial properties which is why it works wonders on infections, burns and any kind of skin problems.

3. Aloe vera: Aloevera is good for burn, skin aliments, its juice can be taken in case of high blood pressure, useful against constipation its juice cures irritable bowl syndrome.Its juice has mild antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties.1 tablespoon of aloe vera juice along with 1 tea spoon of turmeric can be heated on a low flame for around one minute cooled and then applied on pimples or blemishes and washed off after half hour,it cures almost all kind of pimples.

4.Turmeric: Its anti inflammatory,antioxidant,antibacterial,lowers risk of heart diseases,lowers risk of dementia ,reduces growth of cancer cells,anti depressant and helpful in arthritis.A cup of turmeric latte before bed can do you wonders best is to grow your own turmeric it is a rhizome like ginger and can be harvested in October to December.

5.Curry leaves: Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavour to every dish. But there is more to the humble curry leaf than simply flavour. Packed with carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, irons and vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, curry leaves help your heart function better, fights infections and can enliven your hair and skin with vitality. Here are few health benefits of kadi patta.

It is used in diabetes, lowers cholesterol ,hair oil made with curry leaves and coconut oil keeps hair black ,it also improves digestion.

6.lemon grass: By improving the blood circulation, it clears up your skin, treats oily textures and also works on treating eruptions like acne, pimples and eczema. Lemongrass has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that help you cope with cold, cough and flu. Plus, it is loaded with Vitamin C that strengthens your  immunity .Lemongrass tea is good for obesity and  also helps in calming nerves.

7.Chemomile : Chamomile tea helps fade spots, eliminate acne scars and fight breakouts, if used topically, due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Chamomile tea is a powerhouse of antioxidants and protects the skin from free-radical damage.