Medicinal Plants

What Are Medicinal Plants?

Medicinal plants are herbs, shrubs, and trees used for centuries in traditional medicine, natural healing, and spiritual practices. These plants contain active compounds that may support the body’s immune system, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote emotional balance.

From Ayurvedic traditions to Amazonian herbalism and Western folk medicine, plant medicine has long played a role in daily health and community healing. At Everglades Farm, we grow and ship these powerful botanicals so you can bring wellness into your home garden.

If you’ve ever wondered what plant medicine is and how it works, this is the perfect place to begin.

What Are the Benefits of Medicinal Plants?

Each plant in our Medicinal Plants Collection is selected for its specific health properties and cultural uses. Some support the immune system, others assist with digestion, and many have been used in teas, salves, tonics, and rituals across generations.

Let’s take a closer look at some featured plants in our collection:

Noni

Used in Polynesian and Caribbean traditions, Noni is known to support detoxification, inflammation relief, and immune health. Rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals, Noni is a powerful addition to your natural remedy toolkit.

 👉🏻 Explore Noni Plants

 Soursop (Guanabana)

A tropical fruit tree with large, spiny green fruit, Soursop has long been used to soothe inflammation and support gut health. It’s antioxidant-rich and often brewed into teas for calming purposes.

 👉🏻 Learn how to grow a Soursop tree

👉🏻  Shop Soursop Trees

Miracle Fruit

This fascinating plant temporarily changes your taste perception — sour becomes sweet! It’s commonly used by people on low-sugar diets or during chemotherapy. Miracle Fruit is more than a novelty; it supports joyful eating for those with dietary restrictions.

👉🏻 Buy Miracle Fruit Plant

Bay Laurel

This aromatic plant offers both culinary and therapeutic benefits. Bay Laurel has been used for centuries in respiratory care, spiritual rituals, and anti-inflammatory applications. The leaves can be dried for teas or added to herbal blends.

👉🏻 See Bay Laurel Tree

Ginger

One of the most well-known medicinal plants, Ginger is used to ease nausea, support digestion, and reduce inflammation. It grows well in containers and can be harvested fresh from the root.

👉🏻 Browse Ginger Plants

Rue (Ruda)

Known for its spiritual and cleansing uses, Rue (Ruda plant) has also been applied in traditional remedies for various ailments.

👉🏻 Learn how to grow Rue (Ruda)

What Plants Are Used for Medicine?

Here’s a quick reference guide of what you’ll find in our collection:

• Noni – detox, immune health, cell protection
  

• Soursop – antioxidant support, digestive relief
  

• Ginger – anti-inflammatory, nausea relief
  

• Bay Laurel – lung support, stress relief
  

• Rue (Ruda) – spiritual cleansing, traditional herbal use
  

• Miracle Fruit – sweet taste experience for low-sugar diets
  
  

We are always expanding this collection and introducing new varieties based on customer feedback and seasonality.

What Is Plant Medicine?

Plant medicine is the use of herbs and plants to support physical, mental, and spiritual health. It’s a time-tested system rooted in nature, offering an alternative or complement to synthetic solutions.

Medicinal plants are used across cultures for purposes ranging from pain relief and immune support to calming the mind and protecting the spirit. 

Where to buy Medicinal Plants?

Wondering where to buy medicinal plants that are high quality, fresh, and ethically grown? Everglades Farm offers a curated selection of fresh, healthy medicinal plants — from rue and noni to soursop and ginger — ready to thrive in your backyard or patio containers. We ship carefully across Florida and select U.S. states.

Whether you’re building an herbal garden, exploring holistic wellness, or reconnecting with ancestral practices, you’ll find something here that resonates. 

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We’re a family-run tree nursery with over 50 years of growing experience. Whether you're new to herbal gardening or a seasoned grower, we’re here to support your journey to wellness — naturally.

📧 Questions? Reach out anytime at service@everglades.farm