• mugwort (good for dreams, muscle pain, in baths for muscle soreness, poison ivy rash) ++
  • lavender (anti-inflammatory, good for depression, induces relaxation and deep sleep)
  • chamomile (reduces anxiety, stomach troubles, colds, muscle aches and insomnia)
  • basil (good for asthma, good antioxidant)
  • cilantro (removes toxins, beneficial for digestion)
  • catnip (for my cats!)
  • patchouli (good for relaxation, headache relief) ++
  • lemon balm (excellent antioxidant, antibacterial properties) + ++
  • ginger (anti-inflammatory, good for colds) + ++
  • St. John's wort (depression, muscle pain) + ++
  • purple potatoes (good antioxidant, lowers blood pressure) ++
  • tulips (aesthetics) +
  • venus fly trap (my own amusement)
  • parsley (good antioxidant, healthy for immune system) ++
  • chinese evergreen (good for air quality) +, ++
  • spiderplant (reduces indoor air pollution) +, ++
  • ficus (reduces indoor air pollution), +, ++
  • + = doesn't require a lot of sunlight
  • ++ = easy to grow
jan 29 2012 ∞
feb 20 2012 +