Dried Basil Sweet (Ocimum basilicum) - 100g

Dried Basil, Sweet has a calming effect and helps with sleeplessness, and may even ease a migraine. Relieves stress and nervous stomach conditions such as ulcers.

Sizes: 100g, 500g, 1kg. 

USES & BENEFITS

• Detoxifies
• 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
• Helps with tonsillitis, mouth infections, palpitations, hypertension and delayed menstruation
• Supports in the management of diabetes
• For treatment of hay fever and asthma
• Antioxidant

OTHER USES

1. Excellent to ward off insects such as flies, lice, ticks, mosquitoes
2. Can also be used for oily skins in lotion form or to steam with
3. Make an infusion for plant fungus, aphids and flies
4. Basil cream will aid cramps and stiffness
5. Soothes infected insect bites and stings
6. Basil vinegar helps with sunburn and scalp infections
7. Can be used in massage oil for anxiety and depression

PREPARATION

Infusion: Pour one cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb. Stand for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Drink 3 times per day.

ACTIVE PROPERTIES

Volatile Oil, mild sedative, anti-depressant, anti-septic

WARNINGS

Do not use when pregnant or whilst breast feeding.