Most people don’t realize it, but the herbs that many purchase at various nurseries and stores such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, etc. can be used for more than just adding flavor to your favorite dinner. If used properly they can be used to heal wounds, cure the common cold, headaches, etc. Don’t ever strictly depend on the use of herbs though, if you need medical attention from your doctor then get it.

The most popular herb by far is Lavender. The reason why it is so popular is because it can be used for so many different things. One of the greatest uses of this herb is an herbal pack.

Herbal packs can be purchased at various places, but the internet is the best place to look if there aren’t many places around you. An herbal pack made with lavender is placed over the eyes or the forehead. It helps in aiding headaches, migraines, sinus pressure etc.

The herb used towards fever due to cold and flu is Catnip. Catnip’s antibacterial properties and vitamin C content have led to its traditional use in treating fevers associated with colds and fly. Catnip tea is used to calm nerves and induce sleep, to soothe the digestive tract as a digestive aid, as well as to ease menstrual cramps and itchy skin.

When the tea is applied externally it can help in aiding chicken pox, hives, and measles. The leaves of catnip can be rubbed various meats to add flavor. Some use the young shoots of this plant and place it in their salad. Catnip seeds can be purchased at any store that sells packages of seeds. A great source for that is Home Depot. When planting catnip be sure it’s in a sunny to partial shade area.