Basil essential oil and herb where to buy: Essential Oils and Herbs

Basil






Latin Name: oncimum basilicum Alternative Name: sweet basil, common basil, albahaca, american dittenay, "our herb", st. joseph's wort, sweet basil, witches herb Forms Available: essential oil, leaf, ground, stem Basil - Oncimum basilicum - The warm, spicy taste of this popular herb's leaf combines well with garlic, tomatoes, eggplant, and Italian dishes; Basil flavors vinegar, pesto sauce, and oil. The essential oil flavors condiments and liqueurs, and scents soaps and perfumes. Inhaling the essential oil refreshes the mind and stimulates a sense of smell dulled by viral infection. The infusion relieves gas and stomach pains. Reputedly abortive, it can help expel the placenta. A warming herb, it is used for colds and flu, constipation, vomiting, headaches, and menstrual cramps. Steep two teaspoons per cup of water for twenty minutes; take up to one and a half cups per day. Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Bronchitis; Fatigue; Colds; Loss of Concentration; Gout; Aches and Pains; Insect bites; Insect Repellent; Coughs; Migraine; Insomnia; Anxiety; Depression; Infectious Disease. Key Qualities: Restorative; Tonic; Antidepressant; Uplifting. Other Uses: Burn basil to exorcise negativity from the home. To do a really thorough cleansing and protection of yourself and your home, also sprinkle a little basil in each corner of each room in the house and add to your bathwater. [Aromatherapists.com] [Aromatherapy-Books.com]