Nowadays people like to plant trees to increase greenery around their homes. If these plants are full of medicinal properties then they become even more beneficial for health. There are many such plants which you can easily grow in pots in the courtyard, terrace or balcony of your house. These plants do not demand much care and are also used as home remedies when needed. The special thing is that these plants grow well even in less space and also keep the environment of the house fresh. Housewife Deepa Joshi tells that she has planted these plants in her house which give her good benefits from time to time. She uses them for health, hair and skin also.

Mint is a very useful and fast growing plant. It can be easily planted in a pot or a small garden. Mint is known for its cooling properties. Drinking mint chutney, sherbet or mint water in summer cools the body and maintains freshness. Apart from this, mint also provides relief from stomach related problems like gas, indigestion and acidity. Many people also drink mint leaves by adding them to tea, which provides both taste and health benefits.

Tulsi is considered a very sacred and medicinal plant in Indian homes. Tulsi plant can be seen in the courtyard of almost every house. Basil leaves are very beneficial in cold, cough, sore throat and fever. Eating a few basil leaves every morning strengthens the body’s immunity. Apart from this, drinking basil decoction or tea also provides many health benefits. Tulsi plant also helps in purifying the environment of the house.

Aloe vera is a plant which is planted in almost every house nowadays. It is also quite easy to take care of it. The gel found inside the thick leaves of aloe vera is considered very beneficial for skin and hair. It helps in cooling the skin, reducing irritation and healing minor wounds. Many people also use aloe vera gel as a face pack or hair pack. Apart from this, Aloe Vera is also considered useful for health.

Rosemary is an aromatic plant that is becoming increasingly popular in homes and kitchen gardens these days. Its fragrance is very refreshing. Rosemary leaves are also used in many types of dishes. Apart from this, Rosemary is also considered useful in hair care. Many people make rosemary water or oil and apply it on hair, which improves hair growth and makes hair stronger. This plant also looks beautiful in home decoration.

Curry leaves are a plant which is often used to enhance the taste of food. Curry leaves have special importance in many dishes of South India. But along with taste, it is also beneficial for health. Curry leaves help in improving digestion and many nutrients are also found in it. Apart from this, many people also use curry leaves to make hair strong and thick.

Celery plant can also be grown easily at home. Its leaves are lightly aromatic and have many medicinal properties. Celery is especially used in problems related to digestion. Celery provides great relief from problems like gas, stomach ache and indigestion. Many people also make tea or decoction from its leaves, which is considered beneficial in cold and cough. Therefore this plant is considered very useful for the home.