Basil

Basil is an herbal antibiotic, antiseptic, carminative, and appetizer that has an special affinity for the stomach.

Beneficial properties

Anti-inflammatory Antiviral Antibacterial Digestive aid Heart health Skin health

Nutritional highlights

Magnesium

Detailed information

Basil is an herbal antibiotic, antiseptic, carminative, and appetizer that has an special affinity for the stomach. Basil significantly benefits the stomach during digestion and can provide immediate relief from gas, stomach cramps, and nausea. It also contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties and can provide relief for inflamed bowel conditions such as colitis, IBS, crohn’s and celiac disease. It is also highly antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, intestinal parasites, colds, flu, mono, shingles, and herpes. Basil is a rich source of magnesium which relaxes muscles and blood vessels and supports cardiovascular health by lowering the risk of irregular heart rhythms and spasms. The essential oil of basil contains eugenol which works similarly to aspirin and ibuprofen in decreasing the swelling in joints and tissues to provide relief from arthritis and fibromyalgia. Basil’s fungicidal properties also aid in healing wounds, skin rashes, warts, and insect bites. You can purchase creams and salves or crush fresh leaves in a small amount of coconut oil, apply to the skin, and wrap with a fresh bandage daily. Consider making fresh basil a staple in your diet and regularly add to salads, homemade pesto, guacamole, green smoothies, and even fruits like strawberries and bananas, the health properties are not to be missed.

Conditions it helps with

Eczema

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fibromyalgia / Body-Wide Pain

Includes: Fibromyalgia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)

Includes: Celiac Disease

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

IBS / Sensitive Gut

Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Inflamed Colon

Includes: Colitis

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joint Pain & Arthritis

Includes: Arthritis

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nausea, Vomiting & Food Poisoning

Includes: Nausea

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Psoriasis

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rashes, Hives & Bug Bites

Includes: Rashes

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shingles

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Flu

Includes: Flu (Influenza)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Basil

Beneficial properties

Nutritional highlights

Conditions it helps with

Recipes featuring Basil