19 Healing Plants to Grow Indoors

Nature has always been a great healer, and here are some great Healing Plants to Grow Indoors that you can use in several ways to promote good health!

Nothing can be as rewarding as growing medicinal plants indoors that can heal you physically, mentally, or even spiritually. Here are some great Healing Plants to Grow Indoors that are also popular in Ayurveda for their umpteen healing properties and can be easily grown indoors, near patios or balconies.

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Healing Plants to Grow Indoors

1. Marigold / Genda

Botanical Name: Tagetes

The paste made from its leaves or flowers is used to relieve insect bite, itching, burning, or muscle pain. In Ayurveda, the plant has uses for treating menstrual cramps and cures Kapha dosha like sore throat and cough.

2. Aloe Vera / Ghritkumari

Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis miller

Be it sunburn, wound, bruises, or insect bite, the fleshy leaves of aloe vera miraculously heal them all by improving the blood flow. Besides, it also works as a natural laxative, and you can store its gel for long term use.

3. Indian Ginseng / Ashwagandha

Botanical Name: Withania somnifera

Touted for its immense benefits, and according to Ayurveda, the fresh leaves are applied topically on wounds, swelling, and joints pain. The root of this medicinal herb is effective in alleviating depression and anxiety too.

4. Kalanchoe / Pattharchattha

Botanical Name: Bryophyllum pinnatum

The crushed leaves are boiled with water in Ayurveda to treat kidney stones and urinary disorders. The succulent leaves of kalanchoe are effective in relieving cough, insect bites, jaundice, and cough.

5. Basil / Tulsi

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Basil is the pride of every Indian home, thanks to its countless benefits and religious significance. Its leaves are boiled with honey and ginger to treat sore throat while chewing its leaves keeps the sugar level in check.

6. Indian Gooseberry / Amla

Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblica

Thanks to its medicinal value, you’ll always find amla murabba in Indian kitchens. For ulcers, diabetes, hair loss, and skin problems, amla is a boon for all. Also, having its juice with turmeric and honey relieves muscle pain.

7. Butterfly Pea / Aparajita

Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea

Its conch-shaped flowers have antioxidant and diuretic properties that help in relieving anxiety and depression. The blue tea of the flowers helps in improving eyesight, works as anti-aging, elevates memory, and enhances mood.

8. Turmeric / Haldi

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa

Turmeric dressing is used to reduce inflammation, thanks to its anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Besides the topical use, turmeric consumption regulates digestion, menstruation, and expels out worms.

9. Mint / Pudina

Botanical Name: Mentha

Having mint leaves in the billing water treats headaches and flu. The fragrant, sweet mint with a cooling aftertaste also helps in digestion, relieving stress and anxiety.

10. Eucalyptus / Nilgiri

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus

Known to reduce Vata dosha in the body, the eucalyptus leaves oil boosts immunity, metabolism, wards off insomnia and anxiety. Also, gargling with its leaves helps in relieving sore throat, nasal congestion, and respiratory problems.

11. Lavender

Botanical Name: Lavandula

The soothing fragrance of lavender renders a calming effect on the nervous system while balancing the vata in the body. Its essential oil aids in minor wounds, cuts, and burns, as it stimulates skin tissue healing.

12. Heart-leaved Moonseed / Giloy

Botanical Name: Tinospora cordifolia

The leaves, stem, as well, as roots of the giloy plant have been used from ancient times in powdered or juice forms. This natural healing plant has umpteen benefits, helping treat fever, urinary infection, and strengthening immunity.

13. Rosemary

Botanical Name: Salvia rosmarinus

The fragrance of rosemary plant or its essential oil relieves insomnia and anxiety. Rosemary tea is helpful for treating urinary tract infection, digestive disorders, and improving memory, according to Ayurveda.

14. Carom / Ajwain

Botanical Name: Trachyspermum ammi

The carom seeds are famous in treating all three doshas in the human body. You can decoct seeds to treat stomach pain, intestinal worms in children, piles, ulcers, eyesight, and uterine pain in women.

15. Gotu Kola

Botanical Name: Centella asiatica

The whole plant has medicinal properties. The leaf extract treats liver infections, loss of appetite, and mouth ulcers, while the powdered root extract is used as a topical ointment.

16. Lemon balm

Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis

Besides its uses in aromatherapy, the crushed leaves can be rubbed topically to relieve mosquito or insect bite. The herbal tea made from melissa leaves is useful in relieving cramps and muscle spasm instantly.

17. Chamomile

Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla

From sore throat, sleeping disorder, headache, diarrhea, common cold, to wound healing, chamomile is the one solution for all. You can also apply tea bags of chamomile to treat dark circles and puffiness of the eyes.

18. Marsh Mallow

Botanical Name: Althaea officinalis

The infusion made from both the roots and leaves is used to treat ulcers, dry cough, sore throat, and diarrhea. Its root extract is also helpful in the dental abscess, acne, and burns.

19. Chinise Yum / Wild Yam

Botanical Name: Dioscorea polystachya

The roots and rhizomes of this herbaceous plant work well in cramps, muscle pain, urinary infections, and arthritis pain. The extracts are also used in folk medicines to treat hot flashes of menopause and menstrual disorders.