Ocimum basilicum commonly known as basil or albauba, is an annual aromatic herb of the lamiaceae family native to Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia, which has been cultivated for several millennia.
The basil is an annual herb, cultivated as perennial in tropical climates, low growth (between 30 and 130 cm), with opposite leaves of a glossy green, oval or ovate, toothed and silky texture, measuring 3 to 11 cm Of length by 1 to 6 cm of width. It emits terminal floral spikes with white or violet tubular flowers which, unlike those of the rest of the family, have the four stamens and the pistil resting on the lower lip of the corolla. After entomophilic pollination, the corolla detaches and four round achenes develop within the bilabial chalice.
PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF THE BASIL
It fights depression, exhaustion, insomnia and migraine. It is digest.iva, antispasmodic, against inappetence, nervous dyspepsia, it is carminative, it can increase the secretion of milk in the mothers. It is diuretic and decreases febrile states. It is used as digestive, gastrointestinal spasms, diuretic, intestinal parasites and dyspepsia nerve. Also as it violates and soothe skin irritations. In antitussive and is very propitious against pharyngitis and laryngitis. It is used in migraines of nervous or digestive origin, like sedative, desinflamante of canthus and irritated nipples. Activates the inmunologic system and increases the antibodies. Fight acne. They are attributed aphrodisiac properties. It is healing, analgesic, antiseptic and against osteo-articular inflammations.
It is applied in infusions, cakes, poultices, ointments, tinctures, balms, lotions, compresses syrups, soaps, creams, fresh and dry powder.
The medicinal properties of basil are not usually too widespread, however, they are many and worth noting just a few:
-Combats exhaustion, depression, migraine and insomnia
- Is antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic and carminative
- Is good against inappetence, intestinal parasites and nerve dyspepsia
- Can increase mothers' milk secretion
- Decreases febrile states
- Excellent for soothing skin irritations
- Good for curing laryngitis or pharyngitis
- Inflates canker sores and irritated nipples
- Fights acne
- Has analgesic, antiseptic and healing properties
- Are attributed aphrodisiac characteristics
- Activates the immune system
- Very good against osteo-articular inflammations
Homemade remedies with basil
For medicinal purposes the leaves of the plant
For the headache an infusion is prepared with a tablespoon of dry leaves per 200 ml of water. The plant is dropped into the cup and hot water is added. Cover and let stand 4 minutes. Then strain it and let it cool a little. Then we drink slowly.
To strengthen the hair and prevent it from falling, simply add 100 g of basil leaves to 250 ml of water, and cover it to let it sit for 20 minutes. It is then strained and applied daily on the scalp using a stimulating massage.
For ear pain the fresh leaves are milled and the juice that is extracted is placed at the entrance of the ear.
To relieve sore throat gargle is done with the infusion of the plant.
For sores and canker sores, the leaves are milled and applied to the affected area in poultices.
Helps eliminate acne by infusing the face or affected area
If you want to repel mosquitoes and mosquitoes grow basil in pots and put them in the windows. You can also put twigs on the walls. In case you are bitten you can use the leaves to help deflate and improve the stings with a poultice of basil leaves.
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