Gardening Tips: Methi to Mint — 5 Medicinal Plants You Need at Home

Published : Sep 03, 2026, 06:12 PM IST

Love gardening? Then you must plant these five medicinal plants in your home garden and reap the utmost benefits from them. Keep scrolling to learn more.

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Herby Garden!

If you are a big fan of gardening, then you need to plant a few medicinal plants in your home garden to make the most of it. Yes, you read that right. Why bother to make your garden just pretty-looking? Let's make it useful for your health and self-care too.

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Methi

Methi has a long history of being used for traditional wellness. Soak some methi granules in water and drink it in the morning, or use it for hair oil or a hair rinse.

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Mint

A very refreshing plant can be used for making minty chutneys, spreads, or even tasty drinks. It has antioxidants and is good for health.

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Tulsi

One can write a book about the benefits of tulsi. Use it in tea or as a mouth rinse. Add a few leaves to your chai for extra benefits, or simply make a tulsi face mask for acne-prone skin.

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Aloe Vera

Its gel has traditionally been used for soothing minor skin irritation and as a hair mask.

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Lemongrass

Its fragrant leaves and stalks are commonly used in teas and cooking.

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