Beginner's Guide ยท 2026

10 Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow at Home

These ten forgiving healing plants can share one raised bed โ€” and turn your backyard into a working apothecary. Here's what each is traditionally used for.

Herb 01

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

The go-to immune herb โ€” traditionally taken as a tea at the first sign of a cold or sore throat.

Herb 02

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Gentle and reliable โ€” the classic bedtime tea for sleep and a settled stomach.

Herb 03

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

The field first-aid plant, long pressed onto small cuts and scrapes to slow bleeding.

Herb 04

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

The skin herb โ€” the base of soothing salves and balms for dry or irritated skin.

Herb 05

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Calming aroma for tension, headaches and rest โ€” easy to dry and store.

Herb 06

Marshmallow

Althaea officinalis

The root makes a mucilage-rich tea traditionally used to soothe a sore, dry throat.

Herb 07

Chicory

Cichorium intybus

A hardy roadside plant whose root has long been used to support digestion.

Herb 08

California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica

A gentle evening herb, traditionally used to help wind down and relax.

Herb 09

Evening Primrose

Oenothera biennis

Prized for its seed oil, long associated with skin and women's wellness.

Herb 10

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

A sunny yellow flower with a long folk history for supporting low moods.

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