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Sweet Basil - 100g

Sweet Basil - 100g

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Dried Basil, Sweet Basil - 100g

(Ocimum basilicum)

Active Compounds:

  • Volatile oil, mild sedative, anti-depressants, anti-septic, antioxidant, detoxifies.

Traditional Uses:
Internal:

  • Facilitates digestion and prevents wind and nervous stomach conditions like ulcers and gut spasms.
  • Exhibits a calming effect, aiding in sleeplessness and potentially alleviating migraines.
  • Relieves stress, enhances concentration and memory.
  • May aid in tonsillitis, mouth infections, palpitations, hypertension, and delayed menstruation.
  • Assists in the management of diabetes and offers potential support in combating hay fever and asthma.
  • Thought to have anticancer properties.

External:

  • Basil cream is helpful for cramps and stiffness.
  • Soothes infected insect bites and stings.
  • Basil vinegar is effective for sunburn and scalp infections.
  • Can be used in massage oil to alleviate anxiety and depression.

Directions for Use:

  • Prepare an infusion by steeping 1 - 2 teaspoons of dried leaves in 1 cup of boiled water for 10 - 15 minutes. Drink two to three times per day.

Safety Precautions:

  • Avoid use during pregnancy or lactation, and refrain from prolonged use.
  • Consult with a medical practitioner before use.
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