Growing your own medicinal plants can help you to save a lot of money. In addition, herbal medicine can provide you with cures that are all natural. No need to worry about chemicals and far less side effects than some big-name medications. Not every medicinal plant can be grown in every climate.

When it comes to growing medicinal plants in Washington you have multiple plants that you can grow easily. Let’s take a look at the medicinal plants you can grow in Washington State.

YARROW

Yarrow is great for Washington as it works in any habitat from dry to moist and from the sea up to very high elevations. It even is capable of growing in poor soil. Yarrow is used to help stop bleeding, reduce fevers, help the common cold, stop diarrhea, and help to sooth discomfort.

GINSENG

Ginseng is a root/tuber that is used for medicinal purposes around the world. American Ginseng is known to boost your energy and lower blood sugar. It can also reduce stress and treat diabetes. Wild ginseng is often illegal to harvest without a permit but you can grow your own. It does better in Western Washington but can grow on both sides of the mountains.

FERN

All around Washington you are able to find several species of ferns. They grow well and one of their best uses is to stop the burn from stinging nettle plants that are also plentiful in Washington. Ferns are also used to treat blood disorders and deficiencies.

STINGING NETTLE

While ferns are used to treat stinging nettle, the stinging nettle plant itself can be a great medicinal plant. One of the most common uses for stinging nettle is to reduce menstrual pains and effects. It also helps muscles and joints, skin problems, and gout.

GARLIC

Garlic doesn’t just go well in food. It is also has a history of being used as medicine. Garlic can be used to: lower cholesterol, prevent heart attacks, help coronary heart disease, help regulate blood flow, and killing parasites. You will also find that it works well for keeping your body warm. It grows best in Western Washington.

OREGON GRAPE

Despite being named after Oregon, Oregon Grape can be grown in Washington State. This plant can be used to treat acid reflux and GERD. It is also commonly used for other common stomach problems such as ulcers, upset stomachs, and bowel problems. Lastly, it is used to treat infection and can work as a disinfectant.

FIREWEED

Fireweed can be grown in Washington State and is also native to the state. The herb can be used to treat pain and swelling. People have used it to cure fevers, reduce tumors, heal wounds, and reduce prostates. You will find that it will grow in most parts of Washington but it grows best in Western Washington and the mountains.

DANDELION

Most people consider the dandelion a weed but it can in fact be grown as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat a wide number of symptoms, the most common being stomach problems, joint and muscle pain/aches, and skin problems. People combine it into a tonics for the blood and digestive system. Further, it is often used as a skin toner.

Medicinal plants are great to grow and many of them will grow in Washington State. These medicinal plants are just some of the more common or easier to grow of the various ones that are available. Growing these plants is almost always easier on the Western side of the state where the conditions are less harsh but many people successfully grow plants all around the state.

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Baloydi Lloydi

Baloydi Lloydi is the content manager of Asknoypi.