Basil

Oral Uses

• Constipation

  Basil is a bulk-forming laxative; alleviates constipation. Take basil seeds daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

• Nausea

  Basil reduces nausea. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many days.

• Indigestion

  Basil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; improves digestion. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Diabetes type II

  Basil balances blood sugar. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

• Action - Antiemetic

  Basil is an antiemetic; reduces nausea. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many days.

• Action - Carminative

  Basil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Digestive

  Basil is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Febrifuge

  Basil is a febrifuge; reduces fever. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Laxative

  Basil is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take basil seeds daily, in divided doses, for many days., as suggested on the label.

• Action - Antidepressant

  Basil is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Nervine

  Basil is a nervine; tones and balances nervous system. Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3 teaspoon of basil leaves in tea form or 1-2 g of basil in capsule form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Use basil only culinarly, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Available Forms

Basil is available in capsule, tincture, powder and bulk form.