> Supplement Index > Basil / Ocimum sanctum / Holy Basil / Common Basil / Luole / St. Josephwort / Tulsi > Basil General Information Basil Uses & Scientific Evidence For Basil Dosage Information Basil Safety & Interaction Information Buy Basil Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Basil General Information Basil has been around since ancient times; however, its uses were varied. Some cultures thought Basil brought on hatred and misfortune, while other regarded it as a love token. Pliny, an ancient Grecian, recommended smelling Basil in vinegar for fainting. In India, Basil is one of the most important plants, second only to lotus. Haitian merchants have been known to sprinkle their toes with it to ward off bad luck and attract buyers. Medicinally, it has antispasmodic, antidepressant, antiseptic, stimulant, tonic, febrifuge, diaphoretic, nervine, antibacterial, expectorant, appetizer, and carminative properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Basil Uses & Scientific Evidence For Basil is most useful with the stomach and its related organs. It can be used for vomiting, nausea, constipation, depression, menopause, and enteritis. This herb helps to stimulate the appetite, and to increase the flow of breast milk. Basil improves blood circulation, relieves gas pains, and is an aid for indigestion. Basil tea can reduce a fever, colds, flu, coughs, sinusitis, and stomach cramps. It is sometimes used to treat whooping cough and headaches. The leaves can be used topically on insect bites, to soothe bloodshot eyes, and to provide relief from itching with hives. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Basil Dosage Information To prepare in infusion, steep 1 tsp. dried herb in 1/2 cup water. Take 1 to 1 1/2 cups a day, a mouthful at a time. Can be sweetened with honey if using for a cough. Seek the advice of a healthcare provider or herbalist if using the oil internally to treat your condition. For other forms, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Basil Safety & Interaction Information Basil is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses; however, Basil oil is not to be used externally or internally in pregnancy. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Basil Supplements and Products Below

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