benefits of basil

Benefits of Basil

81. Ear Infections
According to Mountain Rose Herbs: The?essential oil?is antibacterial, and drops of?basil oil?may relieve ear infections.
82. Blood sugar
There is some evidence that Basil can help level out blood sugar if consumedregularly and drank as a juice or tea.
83. Stress Reduction
One herbalist I know suggests adding 2 cups of strong Basil Leaf tea to a warm bath to help reduce stress and facilitate relaxation.
84. Kidney Stones
Basil can be used to strengthen your kidneys. In cases of stones in your kidney, the juice of basil leaves mixed with honey and taken daily for 6 months will expel them through the urinary tract.
85. Childrens Illnesses
Pediatric complaints like colds, coughs, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting have been know to respond to treatment with the juice of basil leaves. Also if the rash associated with chicken pox is delayed, basil leaves with saffron will bring them to the surface more quickly.
86. Tooth Problems
Dry basil leaves in the sun and grind into powder for a tooth cleansing powder. You can also mix with mustard oil to make herbal toothpaste. Both of these methods will counter bad breath and can be used to massage the gums, treat pyorrhea, and other dental health problems.
87. Holy basil is a plant
It is originally from India and is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an adaptogen to counter lifes stresses. It is considered a sacred plant by the Hindus and is often planted around Hindu shrines. The Hindu name for holy basil, Tulsi, means the incomparable one. Medicine is made from the leaves, stems, and seeds.
88. Basil Essential Oil
It promotes growth by stimulating blood circulation and works well with fenugreek and ivy burdock herbs as well. Basil is used in many of our shampoos and conditioners that are designed for scalp health. Basil oil is light, fresh, fruity spicy with a balsamic undertone also referred to as sweet basil oil.
89. Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Basil extracts may also influence the development of two other major diseases currently affecting an enormous proportion of North Americans: diabetes and heart disease. Basil essential oils have been shown to lower blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Each of these has tremendous clinical implications.