YOGYAKARTA - Drug plants can also be referred to as medicinal plants or herbs. Since the beginning, this type of plant has been used in various medicine traditions around the world, including Ayurveda, China, and Indonesia. This plant is also commonly cultivated independently at home so that it is known as family medicinal plants.

Drug plants contain active compounds that can provide pharmacological effects on the human body. These include alkalioids, flavonoids, tannins, atsiri oils, and various other substances.

There are several herbal plants that are believed to treat various diseases. Therefore, it is advisable to plant your own medicinal plants in the yard if needed at any time.

Reporting from the official Healthy page, below are some herbs that are recommended to be planted in the yard of the house:

Garlic (Allium sativum) is an tuber plant that provides many health benefits and is often chosen as a spice in cooking. Some of the properties that can be felt include:

Illustration of garlic. (Valaria Boltneva/Pexels)

lemongrass emits a fresh aroma. Leaves and stems are used in various dishes to provide a distinctive taste. Some of the benefits that can be obtained include:

Illustration of garlic. (Valaria Boltneva/Pexels)

Ceplikan (Blumea Badminton) is a type of herbal plant with upright stems and thrives in the tropics and subtropics, including Indonesia. This fruit has a lonjong shape, is green, and emits a distinctive aroma.

Some of its properties include:

Anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-inflammatory properties in cephalization can help reduce pain and swelling in people with arthritis, muscle aches, or respiratory problems.

Antiseptic. The leaf extract is antiseptic which can help prevent infection in the wound or burns.

Antipirritis. This plant can be used to reduce fever and reduce body temperature due to infection.

Extortion. Its efficacy can help relieve coughs and make it easier to get rid of phlegm.

Relaxing digestive disorders. Ceplikan can help reduce discomfort and restore digestive equilibrium.

Aloe vera is a type of thick leafy plant with transparent gel in its leaves. This plant thrives in the tropics and subtropics, one of which is in Indonesia.

Some of the benefits, among others:

Jeruk nipis (Citrus arantiophilia) is a small green fruit that has a fresh sour taste and aroma. This type of fruit is often found in the tropics, such as Indonesia.

Jeruk nipis provides many benefits and uses, including:

Lengkuas or laos (Alpinia galanga) is a plant classified as a ginger-jahean family. The roots of this plant are used as spices in traditional cuisine and medicine.

Below are some of the benefits and uses of lengkuas:

Peppermint

Peppermint or menta or mint is light green with a refreshing distinctive odor. In it there are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-famatory ingredients. Some of the benefits include:

Ginger (Zingiber official) is a RIP plant that grows in the tropics, including in Indonesia. This waste is generally consumed in the form of tea, warm ginger drinks, or as a cooking spice.

Some of the benefits, among others:

Ginger consists of many types. However, there are 2 that are commonly consumed, namely ordinary ginger and red ginger.

Such is the review of family medicinal plants that are recommended to be planted. Hopefully useful. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.


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