Tea tree
Its distinctive astringent scent gives you an idea of this plant’s antiseptic properties. While the indigenous Australians were the first to be clever enough to use it as such, it’s since become a staple in many a first aid kid and medicine cabinet as a natural antibacterial ointment.

• Therapeutic benefits
  In the 1920s, scientific experiments proved that the tea-tree oil was a far stronger antiseptic than anything used at the time. Nowadays tea tree oil is used for everything from acne to fungal skin infections.

Aloe vera
This plant has been used for its medicinal properties since biblical times. There are a lot of ailments than can be soothed from having a pot or two of aloe vera about the house, including sunburn, cuts, rashes, and digestive issues. Aloe vera is even used as a beauty treatment sometimes.

• Therapeutic benefits
  Aloe vera sap is the part of the plant that contains the good stuff. This sap will speed up healing and reduce the risk of infections for various wounds, burns of all kinds, and inflamed skin conditions like eczema. You can also take the sap or aloe vera juice internally for treating ulcerative colitis, indigestion and chronic constipation.

Turmeric
With medicinal and culinary use dating back to 2000 BC, turmeric is a bit of a wonder food.

• Therapeutic benefits
  Turmeric is extremely high in antioxidants, which assist your immune system in the fight against disease. It is also known for its soothing anti-inflammatory properties, which can help both arthritic inflammation and your digestive health. Interestingly, turmeric has also been shown to promote a balanced mood in a double blind medical study.

I hope we’ve been inspired to check out your nearest nursery, and that you’ve learned something new about the healing properties of your local flora. Read on to find out even more about our native vegetation, and the healing benefits that so many of our backyard plants possess!!!

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