Basil Sweet (Ocimum basilicum) Dried - 100g
Basil Sweet (Ocimum basilicum) Dried - 100g
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Basil sweet, also known as sweet basil or Ocimum basilicum, is a variety of basil that is commonly used in cooking. It is native to tropical regions of central Africa and southeast Asia. The leaves of the plant are fragrant and have a strong, clove-like aroma. They are used to add flavor to a wide variety of dishes, including pasta sauces, soups, and salads.
In addition to its culinary uses, sweet basil is also used for its many medicinal properties. It contains a number of beneficial compounds, such as eugenol, which has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, and ursolic acid, which may have anti-cancer properties. Sweet basil is also rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body against damage from harmful molecules known as free radicals.
Size: 100g.
Basil uses
- 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
- Supports in the management of diabetes
- For treatment of hay fever and asthma
- Helps in eliminating unwanted internal parasites
- Excellent to ward off insects such as flies, lice, ticks, mosquitoes
- Can also be used for oily skins in lotion form or to steam with
- Make an infusion for plant fungus, aphids and flies
- Basil cream will aid cramps and stiffness
- Soothes infected insect bites and stings
- Basil vinegar helps with sunburn and scalp infections
- Can be used in massage oil for anxiety and depression
- Helps with tonsillitis, mouth infections, palpitations, hypertension and delayed menstruation
Benefits of basil
- 100% Natural
- Food Grade
- Vegan Friendly
- Detoxifies
- Antioxidant
- Carminative
- Diuretic
- Anthelmintic
- Antibacterial
- Anti-ulcerogenic
How to use basil
Herbal Tea (infusion): Pour one cup of boiling water over 1-2tsp of dried herb. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
For your safety
- It should be noted that, basil sweet should not be consumed in large quantity or in a therapeutic form by pregnant women or people with bleeding disorders, as it may have blood thinning effect. Consult a healthcare professional before consuming it.
- Do not consume for prolonged periods
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
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The product help me a lot with tonsils, and tonsils stones will just come out without any struggle. 👌
Really good product, nice strong flavor.
Great product, I use it in my hair rinse
I have never been dissatisfied by any if the herbs from essentially natural and the sweet basil is no different. The herbs are of high quality.
Dried Basil Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)