There are so many plants found in nature that can be used to treat various ailments. It’s a wonderful journey of discovery uncovering how some herbs can be used to treat various ailments. In today’s blog, we will focus on the medicinal uses of Wilde Als.
Wilde Als (Artemisia Afra) is a beautiful herb that has feathery leaves that are greyish-green in colour. It is a perennial that can grow to a height of 2m and gives a fragrant aroma.
Wilde Als is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and an anti-depressant. Its leaves are used for medicinal treatment. It can be taken in the form of tea, or used as a body wash. In addition, it can also be used as a poultice or vapour. It can be used to treat colds, sore throats, headaches, coughs and fevers. It also helps gastro issues like indigestion and helps to treat pain. This is definitely one herb you want to have in your garden!
There’s been a steady move towards natural health in recent years. In particular, people want to treat ailments in a more natural, holistic way. As a result, there’s been great interest in treating ailments with herbs. Consequently, medicinal herbs are an essential addition to any garden.
It’s pretty easy to establish a herb garden. Choose a variety of culinary (eg: Basil), and medicinal herbs and plant them either in a formal herb garden or wherever you have space in your garden.
The most important thing to remember though is that you will need to water your garden regularly. This can become pricy if you use municipal water so it’s a good idea to consider alternative water sources like a borehole.
A borehole has some great benefits:
BENEFITS OF A BOREHOLE
- It increases the value of your property
- A borehole helps you save potable water
- It saves money on your water bill
- You can fill your pool
- You can run your irrigation system
- A borehole gives you water security
- Allows for off-the-grid living
As you can see a borehole is an excellent investment that helps you save money and gives you water security. As a result, it’s well worth the investment!
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