From marijuana to catnip, there are hundreds of remarkably common herbs, flowers, berries and plants that serve all kinds of importantFrom marijuana to catnip, there are hundreds of remarkably common herbs, flowers, berries and plants that serve all kinds of important medicinal and health purposes that might surprise you: anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, insect repellent, antiseptic, expectorant, antibacterial, detoxification, fever reduction, antihistamine and pain relief. Here are eighteen potent medical plants you’re likely to find in the wild – or even someone’s backyard – that can help with minor injuries, scrapes, bites and pains. Seriously. Though marijuana is still illegal in the United States, it is legal in 12 states for medicinal purposes, and if a case of poison ivy in the ...read more

From marijuana to catnip, there are hundreds of common herbs, flowers, berries and plants that serve all kinds of important medicinal and health purposes.