Basil
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Botanicals / Herbs
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| Also known as: |
Sweet basil
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| Botanical Name or Chemical Name: |
Ocimum basilicum
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| Related Remedies: |
Basil oil
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Found 8 oral actions for Basil
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- 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.
- Action - Antineoplastic
Basil is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. 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.
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