Basil
ocimum basilicum
ocium basilicum
Ocymum

CONDITIONS
bladder problems
itestinal catarrh
colsa
colon
constibation
croup
dysentery
earaches
enteritis
fevers
flu
headaches
indigestion
insect bites
kidney problems
liver
supressed menstruation
nausea
nervous conditions
parasites
respiratoy infections
rheumatism
snake bites
sores
spasms
spleen
stomach cramps
excessive vomiting
whooping cough
worms

chronic flatulence
The usual oral dose is 1 cup 2-3 times daily
between meals for 8 days, then stopped
for 14 days and resumed for another 8 days.

Folk Medicine
Above ground parts of basil are used
as antiflatulent and diuretic,
breast-feeding stimulant gargle and mouth astringent
maggot-infested nasal disease

Administration and Dose
Typical dose of basil leaf for distention or flatulence
is 1 cup of the fresh brewed tea
2-3 times daily between meals.

Tea is prepared by steeping 2-4 grams
in 150 mL boiling water
for 10-15 minutes and strain.

Taken as a hot tea in suppressed menstruation.

Allays excessive vomiting.

Effective when applied to snake bites and insect stings.

Expels afterbirth.


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