Basil

ocimum basilicum
Labiatae



CAUTION
Do not use in pregnancy.
Can cause buildup of toxic substances
(including mercury) if used long-term;
estragole is a known hepatocarcinogen in animals.

Possible Side Effects
Basil is known to cause hypoglycemia.

PARTS USED
leaves and oil

warm
pungent

kidney, lung

Removes excess Kapha from lungs and sinuses,
removes excess Vata from colon.

Iincreases Prana

High Pita

It is good tea for calming the nerves,
settling the stomach, easing cramps and good for the bladder.

Infuse one teaspoon dried leaves
in 1 cup boiling water and drink hot
for diaphoretic effect
in colds and flu or cool for nervine effect.
Three yo four cups daily.

Crush leaves and sniff to raise the spirits.

Make a poultice of basil leaves for insect and scorpion stings.
Good hair rinse for brunettes.
An ingredient of the Purification bath sachet.


Medicinal Properties

ACTIONS
antidepressant
antiseptic
antispasmodic
antipyretic
carminative
diaphoretic
emmenagogue
expectorant
febrifuge
fungicide
galactogogue
nervine
tonic
stomachic
stimulates adrenal cortex
vermifuge



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