5 Herbs to Plant this Spring and Health Benefits You Need to Know

Do you love fresh herbs?

One of the great things about spring is growing your very own herb garden. The fresh aroma of an herb garden cannot be contested. Today, we are sharing about 5 herbs to plant and grow this spring and the bonus of health benefits.

  1. Basil
    BasilI love the aroma of dried or fresh basil. Whenever I am cooking a Mediterranean dish, I am reaching for basil.

    Besides the wonderful smell or basil, this herb has some surprising health benefits including a good dose of Vitamin K, manganese and magnesium.

    Ask your doctor about basil if you are on any blood thinners.

    For steps on how to grow basil, please see: 5 Steps to Growing Basil Indoors

  2. Cilantro
    Cilantro At my house, we love adding fresh cilantro to our homemade BBQ chicken pizza. The problem with purchasing cilantro at the store is when that this herb comes in huge packages. That is why I love growing my own.

    In an article by StyleCraze.com, we learn about 20 benefits of cilantro. These benefits cover your hair, skin and health. For example, health benefits like lowering blood sugar and treating anxiety. Another added benefit to cilantro is that it “acts as a natural internal deodorant” and can even help with the treatment of menstrual disorders.

  3. Dill
    Dill The herb, dill, is known as an essential ingredient for pickling. It is also commonly added to soups, salads and stews.

    WebMD reports that dill has been included to treat fevers, colds, coughs, nerve pain, gallbladder complaints, and even sleep disorders.

    To learn more about growing dill, please see: How to Grow Dill Indoors Organically.

  4. Chives
    ChivesChives are a favorite herb in many kitchens. They can be added to a number of dishes from soups and salads to vegetables and main dishes. Chives are a hardy drought tolerant perennial.

    LiveStrong.com reports that chives have anti-cancer properties, can help with digestion and even add a little calcium to a dish.

    For tips on growing chives, please see: How to Grow Chives.

  5. Parsley
    Parsley Normally when we think of parsley, we think of a decoration on a plate. Parsley has a lot of health benefits to it as well.

    According to WebMD, this little herb is used to help with urinary tract infections, kidney stones, anemia and even high blood pressure.

    Are you interested in growing parsley indoors? Please see: How to Grow Parsley Indoors.

Summary

Right now is a perfect time to start planting each of these healthy herbs. By growing your own, you will have fresh, organic and healthy herbs for you and your family.

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