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Traditional Remedies of Basil...
INTRODUCTION : Today, basil is used mainly as a culinary herb. Its medicinal value is not as widely appreciated in the Western world but, the Ancient medicine of India "Ayurveda" has used it extensively for various ailments. Basil has been used to treat the following: anxiety, mental stress, congestion, coughs, colds, colic, constipation, cuts and abrasions, diarrhea, digestive disorders, dysentery, fevers, flatulence, headaches and migraines, indigestion, insect bites and stings, menstrual cramps, muscle tension, nerve pain, nervousness, sinusitis, sore throats, tiredness and lethargy.
When inhaled in steam, it relieves nasal congestion.
Basil seeds contains mild antibiotic substances that, when used as a poultice, helps prevent skin infections and promotes the healing of minor skin wounds. Basil is also used in some skin ointments and promoted as a treatment for acne.
The tea is said to be relaxing,and when taken in the evening, helps to promote sleep.
Chewing a couple of leaves before a meal helps to stimulate the appetite; and a tea taken after a meal promotes digestion by increasing the flow of gastric juices, while reducing gas and bloating.
In Chinese medicine, basil is used for disturbances in renal function, gum ulcers, and as a hemostyptic both before and after birth.
In Ayurvedic medicine, the juice is recommended in a classic recipe: mixing Holy Basil, black pepper, ginger, and honey to prevent infection and to control high fevers.
Since Holy Basil has the ability to lower blood pressure, it is thought to have an affinity for the heart, as well as helping the body to adapt to new demands and stresses.
In Belize, it is used to bring on delayed menstruation and to relieve painful periods, as well as to treat earaches.
Mexicans use it to treat "susto", or gastrointestinal blockage. It is also used to ward off evil spirits, and as a cleansing agent.
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