You need to educate yourself on using herbs. Like everything else, herbs have their benefits, but they too have other reactions that can be harmful. Always use in moderation and keep doing your research.
Once you get to know your herbs, you can start to plant a few for your own uses. You can get started with herbs such as mint, lavender and thyme.
An interesting article by Kathy Woodard over on The Garden Glove website, list 8 healing herbs. I think you will find it very interesting.
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1. Chamomile
Chamomile is known by almost everyone for it’s ability to ease us into sleep, when steeped into a tea. It also is used for stomach upset. Dry the flowers for long term storage in ziploc bags, or use them fresh steeped into a tea. This is a gentle herb that can be used for children as well.
The best variety to grow, and the most commonly used for tea is German Chamomile. This is an annual that grows into a bushy plant about 2 feet tall. It prefers well draining soil, full sun to part shade, and moderate water. Chamomile is easy to grow from seed.
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Head over to The Garden Glove website to read the full article.