Besides the many basil benefits, it has a pleasant aroma and is highly appreciated as a seasoning plant.
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Basil Scientific Facts
- Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum L.
- Other Names: Common basil, sweet basil, St. Josephwort.
- French: Basilic.
- Spanish: Albahaca.
- Environment: Native to India and Indonesia, it has grown in Europe since ancient times. Basil was spread in tropical and subtropical regions in America and worldwide.
- Description: Herbaceous, vivacious plant of the Labiatae family, which grows up to 50 cm high, with lanceolate, light green leaves, and white or pink flowers growing in terminal bouquets.
- Parts of the plant used medicinally: The leaves and flowers.
Basil Benefits
The entire plant contains an essential oil rich in estragol (like tarragon), eugenol (like the clove tree), and linalool and terpenic substances. To this essence, the plant owes the following properties:
- Antispasmodic – Basil calms nervous, digestive disorders, such as digestive spasms (stomach nervousness), aerophagia (excess of gas and burps), and nervous dyspepsia (slow digestion caused by nervous tension). It also eases migraines caused by or associated with lousy digestion.
- Nervous and cardiovascular system invigoration. It is recommended for asthenia, nervous exhaustion, fatigue, and arterial hypotension (low blood pressure).
- Galactogenic – Basil increases the production of milk in breastfeeding women.
- Emmenagogue – The plant eases menstruation and the pain caused by uterine spasms or congestion.
Warning
In high doses, basil essence, when internally applied, can cause narcotic effects, and externally used, it can irritate the mucous membranes.
How to use Basil
- Infusion with 20 to 30 leaves and flowers per liter of water. Drink a hot cup sweetened with honey after every meal to enhance its effect.
- Essence – The recommended dose is from 2 to 5 drops three times a day.
- Invigorating lotion with the essence.
- Baths – Adding the essence to the bath water to take advantage of its stimulating effects.
- Organic Ingredients: Made with USDA certified organic basil leaves for natural aroma and flavor.
- Safe for Consumption: Free of harsh chemicals and additives, safe to ingest for culinary use.
- Natural Aromatherapy: Basil essential oil provides calming and relaxing properties when inhaled or applied topically.
- All Season Use: Can be used in cooking, baking, cleaning, and more for a fresh basil scent.
- Convenient Size: 1 fluid ounce bottle is easy to store and use for small or large scale use.
REFERENCES
George D. Pamplona-Roger, M.D. “Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants.” George D. Pamplona-Roger, M.D. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. Ed. Francesc X. Gelabert. Vols. 1 San Fernando de Henares: Editorial Safeliz, 2000. 368. Print. [basil benefits]
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