Our backyards give us the chance to grow our own plants and create our own garden. The kind of plants we have can vary from aesthetically-pleasing flowers to useful vegetables and herbs. It's convenient to be able to step into our backyards and grab flowers for a guest room nightstand or pick fresh basil for that night's meal.

What about plants that have medicinal properties? It's not only convenient to grow these, but it can also be life-saving to an extent. What if your child has a fever? You may not have the chance to run to the drugstore or you may want to treat them naturally instead. That's understandable! Medicinal plants can be particularly useful, and critical, to have at your fingertips if you live off the grid. These plants not only have medicinal properties, but many of them have flowers as well so they'll blend in well with the rest of your garden.

To view 5 of the best medicinal plants to grow in your garden, continue on!

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