Medicinal
These are easy plants to grow, with a long history of traditional use — but this is a growing site, not a health-advice site. Every guide sticks to cultivation, and mentions traditional use only as historical context, never as a treatment recommendation.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera · Asphodelaceae
Calendula
Calendula officinalis · Asteraceae
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla · Daisy family — see full guide in Annual Herbs
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea · Asteraceae
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium · Asteraceae
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia · Lamiaceae
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis · Lamiaceae
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium · Asteraceae
Comfrey
Symphytum officinale · Boraginaceae
St John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum · Hypericaceae
Frequently Asked Questions
Are medicinal herbs harder to grow than regular vegetables?
Not usually — most of the plants in this category, like aloe vera and calendula, are among the easiest things to grow on this whole site, needing little more than the right position and some patience.
Is this page giving medical advice?
No — this is a growing site, not a health-advice site. Each guide covers cultivation, and mentions traditional or historical use only as context for why a plant is grown, never as a treatment recommendation.