Re: What easy-to-use medicinal plants can I grow?
Lavender is really easy to grow if you have the right climate. Wet spring, dry summer. I have a patch that I completely ignore and it grows really well. You have to buy the right kind, though. Spanish lavender wouldn't survive my winters.
If you don't have drier summers, you can still grow lavender if you amend the soil to be very well drained. And it needs a lot of sun.
I don't know if black raspberry leaf tea has beneficial properties but it's worth a Google.
I also have a type of oregano that is perennial in my zone (5). I can't remember what it's called, though.
Catnip grows everywhere I've lived and catnip tea is supposed to be great for your skin. A few leaves steeped with regular iced tea is delicious.
Alfalfa tea is very nutritious but I haven't tried growing it.
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