Herb Garden
Modern medicines obtained from pharmacies are largely a convenience of the twentieth century. Although the practice of medicine has evolved over time, herbs have historically been an important source of remedies. Many of the herbs grown here have medicinal properties. For example:
• Purple Cone Flower – used to fight infections of all sorts, local anesthetic, snakebite remedy.
• St. John’s Wort – used externally to aid in healing wounds, also has antiviral and antibacterial properties.
• Lemon Balm – calming properties, affinity for nervous system.