Every survival plant on this site has some medicinal value, but this page focuses on a few standouts — ones that are easy to find, easy to grow, and useful in lots of different ways. You can make a surprising number of home remedies just from this group. Best of all, most of them are edible too.
Think of these plants as tonic foods — gentle support for long-term health. If you’re dealing with chronic issues or just want to feel better overall, try including them in your daily meals. Add a few to your salad, toss them in an omelette, brew them into tea, or blend them into a smoothie. Picking and eating a variety of leaves each day is a simple form of preventative medicine.
Of course, plants are powerful. Using high doses — especially for long periods — takes some care and know-how. Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s always safe.
The plants offered on this page are about accessible, everyday healing — the kind you can grow, eat, and use yourself.
