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BASIL Ocimum basilicum (USA)
*CAUTION: P, S, E
Ancient Greeks considered basil to be the “king of plants”. It is sacred to Krishna and Vishnu. Basil has a wide range of culinary uses, and its floral, spicy odor is also excellent for use in perfumes. Also benefits bronchitis, cold (chronic), cramps, depression, dyspepsia, earache, epilepsy, fainting, fevers, flatulence, gout, hiccough, hysteria, insect bites and repellant, insomnia, mental fatigue, migraine, muscle aches and pains, nausea, nervous tension, nerve tonic, rheumatism, scanty periods, sinusitis, vomiting, wounds, and whooping cough. Stimulates hair growth and is applied externally to the skin to stimulate a sluggish complexion. Can help reduce cellulite and control acne. Basil can help slow down and relax the minds of children with ADD when used in a diffuser.
Invigorating and reviving, clarifying, uplifting, energizing, strengthening, refreshing
TIP: For topical use, try Basil Linalool. Blends with Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli.
Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant of the adrenal cortex, stomachic, sudorific, and tonic.
