Description
Basil is a herb that is commonly used in cooking and for its many medicinal properties. It is also used for its fragrance and flavor.
Basil sweet, also known as sweet basil or Ocimum basilicum, is a variety of basil that is commonly used in cooking. It is native to tropical regions of central Africa and southeast Asia. The leaves of the plant are fragrant and have a strong, clove-like aroma. They are used to add flavor to a wide variety of dishes, including pasta sauces, soups, and salads.
In addition to its culinary uses, sweet basil is also used for its many medicinal properties. It contains a number of beneficial compounds, such as eugenol, which has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, and ursolic acid, which may have anti-cancer properties. Sweet basil is also rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body against damage from harmful molecules known as free radicals.
Sizes: 500g or 1kg.
BASIL USES
Aids digestion
Prevents wind and nervous stomach conditions such as ulcers, and gut spasms
Has a calming effect and helps with sleeplessness and may even ease a migraine
Relieves stress and improves concentration and memory
Supports in the management of diabetes
For treatment of hay fever and asthma
Helps in eliminating unwanted internal parasites
Excellent to ward off insects such as flies, lice, ticks, mosquitoes
Can also be used for oily skins in lotion form or to steam with
Make an infusion for plant fungus, aphids and flies
Basil cream will aid cramps and stiffness
Soothes infected insect bites and stings
Basil vinegar helps with sunburn and scalp infections
Can be used in massage oil for anxiety and depression
Helps with tonsillitis, mouth infections, palpitations, hypertension and delayed menstruation
BENEFITS OF BASIL
100% Natural
Food Grade
Vegan Friendly
Detoxifies
Antioxidant
Carminative
Diuretic
Anthelmintic
Antibacterial
Anti-ulcerogenic
HOW TO USE BASIL
Herbal Tea (infusion): Pour one cup of boiling water over 1-2tsp of dried herb. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
BASIL WARNINGS
It should be noted that, basil sweet should not be consumed in large quantity or in a therapeutic form by pregnant women or people with bleeding disorders, as it may have blood thinning effect. Consult a healthcare professional before consuming it.
Do not consume for prolonged periods
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