Bagbani - Best 5 Herbal Plants

Even if you don’t own an outdoor gardening space and there is wish inside you for a herbal plant garden then you will be surprised to know that there are a lot of herbs that can be grown indoors easily.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a fresh grown herbs at your home throughout the year. If the idea of growing your own indoor herb garden sounds good to you and you want to start your first indoor herb garden then Bagbani has all the answers & advice for you.

Here we are listing top 5 of the easiest herbal plants for an indoor herbal garden and their uses:-

1) Holy Basil:-

Holy Basil (known as Tulsi in Hindi), an aromatic herb belonging to the mint family that grows beautifully in full sunlight. Basil loves moist but well drained soil and requires lots of pruning when it’s in full season.

Basil has been used for centuries in Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine, as a treatment for gastric, hepatic, respiratory and inflammatory disorders as well as a remedy for headache, fever, anxiety, convulsions, nausea and hypertension. Fresh roots and leaves of holy basil were prepared as a tea, or sometimes as a topical treatment to speed wound healing.

2) Coriander:-

Coriander also known as ‘Dhaniya’ in Indian subcontinent is extensively used in many regional cuisines for its exotic flavor. The ideal season for growing coriander is spring, winter and autumn, during this period you can see the coriander plant in full bloom.

3) Rosemary:-

Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen herb used as a culinary seasoning, to make bodily perfumes, and for its potential health benefits. The herb not only tastes good in culinary dishes but it is also a good source of iron, calcium, and vitamin B-6.Rosemary is one of the easiest herb to grow and this plant can grow quite wide & tall but can still survive happily in large pots or containers. As this plant can survive well in hot & dry climate also so be careful not to over water it.

4) Parsley:-

Parsley is a natural anti-bacterial remedy which boost your immune system and neutralize bad breath. It is  a herbal plant not unlike other herbs parsley can be grown in sunny area of your house. Parsley likes to be planted in spring and needs a moderate to low amount of water and fertilization.

5) Lavandula:-

Lavandula is one of the most useful and versatile herbal remedies.  Lavandula can also be used as a seasoning and for baking. The scent of lavender prohibits mice, flies, mosquitoes and other pests from the area. Lavender thrives under the right conditions and needs lots of sun and lots of water at least once a weak is required for its growth.

These are the easiest herbal plants for an indoor herbal garden.