An Outdoor Medicine Cabinet

Everyone these days is becoming increasingly concerned about what we put into our bodies that might be harmful. The truth is that most of the "new" natural products that are out there are a step back to a simpler time when people used what was available to them.

Below are some interesting tidbits about plants your might have growing right now and what they are truly capable of!

Sage

Both a cooking herb and a medicinal plant, sage is a great salve for insect bites, skin infections, gum infections and mouth infections. It can also help with indigestion, depression and even menopausal problems.

The Latin name, where sage was derived from, means 'to heal.'

Peppermint

There's probably no better-smelling plant that you can grow in your garden than peppermint. It's considered to be the world's oldest medicine which has been used by people from the ancient times to relieve whatever it is that is bothering them medically.

What makes peppermint such a medicinal garden essential is the fact that it is naturally rich in vitamins A and C, manganese and it helps reduce a number of symptoms including upset stomachs.

Echinacea

This lovely-colored flowering medicinal plant is considered to be one of the world's most important medicinal herbs.

What makes it a handy medicinal plant is that it has a wide array of uses, including the treatment of sores, burns, wounds, allergy relief, insect bites, stings and snakebites. This type of medicinal plants also have the ability to help relieve allergies by strengthening immune system.

Aloe Vera

If there's one medicinal plant which has 101 uses, that is none other than aloe vera.

Let's say that you or a kid in your home suffered from a minor burn, you can use the bottom stalk of aloe vera as a soothing balm by rubbing the exposed end on the burn.

Aside from minor cuts and wounds, this medicinal aloe vera is also great for burns, treating eczema and reducing inflammation.

Did you know that this medicinal plant can even be taken internally? You can actually drink aloe vera juice and use it to treat digestive problems and poor appetite.