HISTORY and USES:

Holy basil, like sweet (culinary) basil, comes from India where it is revered as a sacred herb. The Egyptians burned a mixture of basil and myrrh to appease their gods. Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) was introduced in Europe as a seasoning for food.

The herb has very important medicinal properties - notably its ability to reduce blood sugar levels. It also prevents peptic ulcers and other stress related conditions like hypertension, colitis and asthma. Basil is also used to treat cold and reduce fever, congestion and joint pain. Due to its anti-bacterial and fungicide action, basil leaves are used on itching skin, insect biting and skin affections.

Basil seeds can be made into tea, ground into powder and used in mixtures for herbal smoking, or sprinkled over salads or soups.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Lowers blood sugar levels, antispasmodic, analgesic, lowers blood pressure, reduces fever, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory. Seeds are also used as a visionary aid, for meditations. Drink a cup of Basil seed tea prior to meditation and your body and mind will relax notably.

This Basil is a product of ESutras

Product Code: 1106

$7.47