What are aromatic houseplants?

What are aromatic houseplants?

Have you ever heard of the term alternative medicine or folk medicine?

I think all our ancestors told us about it and even used it with us as well. Who among us does not remember when he was sick?

When he had a cold, his grandmother brought him a cup of cloves or anise, or when he was suffering from systemic pain

Digestion and eating a cup of mint or caraway… all of this was famous for our ancestors from ancient times

Until now, these aromatic drinks have been used as a natural and inexpensive treatment.

It has even spread recently, as we see all tea companies producing a complete line of drinks

Aromatic. This culture increased to preserve these plants and raise them indoors.

 

Plants that are used in the home are not only for the purpose of coordination and their aesthetic value. There are also plants that are used in the kitchen as flavorings added to food and to make useful and delicious drinks. These are what are called aromatic plants, or as it was said about them in the past, alternative medicine, as we mentioned.

 

What is an aromatic plant?

Any plant that contains essential oil in part, is used in preparing perfumes as there are plants that contain aromatic oils and are used to treat some diseases.

The cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants has recently become widespread in gardens, especially home gardens, because they bring many economic and financial benefits to the family

Therapeutic or psychological, for use in making foods such as spices, or for use in a therapeutic sense, in addition to achieving psychological comfort for homeowners because it produces distinctive aromatic scents, a small plot of land in the garden is allocated for growing medicinal and aromatic plants, or they are grown inside the homes themselves.

 

What are the uses of aromatic plants?

Aromatic plants have a distinctive scent and have many practical uses in homes:

Among these uses:

Air purification: Many aromatic plants contain natural substances that purify the air from impurities and unpleasant odors.

Improving the smell of the house: Leaves of aromatic plants can be placed in enclosed spaces to improve the smell of the house, whether in rooms or bathrooms. Dill and mint are also used to remove unpleasant odors from refrigerators and the kitchen.

Preparing drinks and cooking: Aromatic herbs such as mint, thyme, and basil can be used in preparing food to add a pleasant flavor and aroma.

Preparing aromatic drinks: Aromatic herbs can be used to prepare beneficial aromatic drinks both for the digestive and respiratory systems and for treating colds, such as: mint, anise, ginger, cloves, oregano, marjoram, and hibiscus.

These drinks are also used in psychological treatment, as these plants work to calm the nerves

Their effectiveness increases if more than one type is combined…and these plants can be placed in bedrooms because its scent calms the nerves and prepares for sleep.

It is also believed that most aromatic scents, such as rosemary, stimulate memory and enhance memory.

 

The focus.

Growing aromatic plants indoors is not only of medicinal importance, it is also considered economically important

In addition to these plants, there is Aloe Vera cactus, which we can place next to these plants because of its importance

The sticky substance (gel) in it can be used on the skin and hair instead of buying expensive cosmetics.

It can also be grown at home to extract essential oils from it

In certain ways, these oils are used in the manufacture of perfumes, soaps, and skin care products

It is used by pharmaceutical companies.

How do we take care of aromatic plants inside our homes?

 

Choosing a plant: You must choose the form of the plant that you want and that is suitable for you to grow by purchasing seedlings or seeds of this plant.

Choose a suitable place for planting: Aromatic plants need exposure to sunlight, preferably

Plant it in the home garden, place it next to a window so that sunlight can reach it, or place it in a place with artificial lighting.

Choose a suitable pot: It must be of large size so that the roots grow smoothly as they should

It contains holes to provide good ventilation and prevent root rot.

Irrigation: Aromatic plants should be watered whenever their soil dries, but avoid applying a large amount of water

It leads to his death.

What precautions should be taken into account?

Aromatic plants should be kept away from air currents, so avoid placing them next to an air cooler

And the fan if it is inside the house.

Watering when the soil is dry, as mentioned previously.

Change the agricultural pots every year or every two years because aromatic plants grow very quickly.

If insects appear on aromatic plants, remove them using a brush or remove them with alcohol.

To stimulate the plant to grow and produce new leaves, organic fertilizers can be used.

Aromatic plants are also considered a nice solution for gardening enthusiasts due to their ease of care and cultivation

And its great importance.

 

The most important of these plants:

Mint – thyme – cloves – anise – caraway – ginger – lavender – rosemary – coriander – parsley – basil – marjoram – hibiscus – rose – pepper – jasmine – chamomile – fennel

 

In order to make it easier for you to choose, we have collected most types of aromatic plants to help you choose

It is best for you, whether for use inside your home or outside in your garden

All this at Garden Hub Company through the best specialists