For centuries, all natural herbs have been used not only for culinary purposes, but also as a way to heal the mind and body. Throughout history, herbs have been utilized for their medicinal qualities, to provide all types of treatments and natural soothing pain relief. There are several herbs that are valued for their anesthetic purposes and that have been used to alleviate pain and discomfort in a natural manner, without the side effects associated with many over-the-counter pain relievers today. Even if you are new to gardening, it can be easy to plant and maintain your own herb garden and have access to your own natural remedies right from your own home.
Buying the Right Herbs
A medicinal herb garden starts with buying the right herbs. There are countless medicinal herbs that you can add to your garden. These are some of the most popular in terms of providing anesthetic solutions. Before using any of these herbs for your own treatment, it is important to consult a physician.
Enchinacea– This is a very powerful angstifolia root that is commonly used as a natural local anesthetic. Many times, people will place it on a small bites, bumps or bruises that are causing minor pain or irritants. This herb is also thought to boost the immune system and help with viral, bacterial and fungal infections.
Spilanthes– Also known as the “toothache plant.” This root is easy to chew on and will quickly numb the mouth. This herb can also be placed directly on a sore tooth for instant relief.
Egenol– Also known as oil of cloves. This is an herb that has been used by dentists for decades and is still used today for its anesthetic properties.
Garlic– This is a herb that can pull ‘double duty’ in your garden. Not only is garlic a popular cooking ingredient, but its also popularly used for medicinal purposes and for pain associated with sinus and ear infections.
Ginger– Ginger can also be used both for cooking and for anesthetic purposes. Ginger is known for being an anti-inflammatory similarly to drugs such as aspirin, when taken appropriately.
You will find most of these herbs at a local nursery. Make sure you are clear on the individual care instructions associated with each herb, so you can properly maintain your plants and help them flourish.
Keeping Your Herbs Healthy
Buying and planting medicinal herbs is only the first step; it is important that you are able to take care of each of these herbs properly. In addition to providing each herb with its own special care and treatment, it is important to know how to harvest each herb and to know when harvesting needs to be done.
You will also want to make sure that you are protecting your herbs from any potential pest issues. Pests can damage the quality of any plant, and herbs are known for attracting pests quite frequently. When treating herb pests, it is important that you avoid using any store-bought treatments. These can fill your herbs with harmful pesticides that can be very dangerous if ingested. Instead, try some all natural remedies, or call a local pest control professional, and let them know you need safe and natural treatments to keep your herbs pest-free.