Your kitchen cabinet holds many healing herbs. Add these spices to your dishes as often as you can. They help prevent a wide range of illnesses, and when used therapeutically they can be prepared as tea.

Nourishing teas made from grains have a long tradition in folk medicine, and herbalists also use the green parts of the plants. In recent years, fresh juices pressed from young cereal shoots have become increasingly popular.

Even first time gardeners can grow useful herbs with ease, as they take up little space, do not need fertilizing, and are resistant to diseases and pests.

Medicinal herbs are not demanding and can be grown simply by following the instructions on a seed packet. An even easier option is to buy a slightly larger plant in a small pot and transplant it to the desired spot. You can also collect seeds of wild herbs and sow them in the garden. Some plants, such as rosemary, sage, lavender, and myrtle, are easy to propagate from cuttings.

In antiquity, thyme was believed to instill courage. Today it is valued for easing coughs, bronchitis and whooping cough. Its essential oil is also used to soothe insect bites and stings.

Linden tea has a calming effect and strengthens the body’s defenses against colds, flu, and viral infections. It is also recommended for managing high blood pressure, helping to reduce fatty deposits in the blood vessels, and easing migraine pain.

A botanical ally that lifts low mood, calms anxiety, and eases tension headaches. It can also help with rheumatic discomfort and circulation issues, as well as minor skin infections, blemishes, and cellulite.