3. LAMB'S EAR

Lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. Lamb’s ear is also known as woolly woundwort, woolly hedgenettle, and woolly betony. It’s a low-maintenance plant that’s drought-tolerant and frost-tolerant. Lamb’s ear is safe for humans and pets. It’s also non-toxic, so it’s a good choice for family gardens.

Medicinal uses
1. Wound healing
Lamb’s ear leaves can be used as a natural bandage to treat cuts and bee stings

 2. Skin conditions
Lamb’s ear leaves may help relieve inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis

3. Infections
Infusions of dried lamb’s ear leaves may help with colds, gum and throat infections, and asthma

4. Eye problems
Leaves simmered and cooled can be used as eyewash

5. Food
Young leaves can be eaten in salads, steamed, or battered

6. Gardening
Lamb’s ear can be used as a ground cover, to suppress weeds, and to protect soil from erosion

7. Environmental
Lamb’s ear is a pollinator plant that attracts bees

8. Crafts
Lamb’s ear leaves can be used for compost, toilet paper, and absorbent pad