Herb of the Day - BASIL 1. Coughing and Colds- Chew fresh leaves to calm coughing or make a calming tea of dried basil to help sooth illness. 2. Facial Steam for Headache: A facial steam with dried basil leaf can help alleviate a headache. Add a tablespoon of dried basil leaf to 2 cups of boiling water in a large pot. Carefully lean over the pot, cover head with a towel and breathe in the steam for 5-10 minutes until headache starts to subside. Bonus, you get to smell like an Italian restaurant for the rest of the day! 3. Antibiotic properties: According to Mountain Rose Herbs: “European scientists are investigating the use of basil oil as treatment for antibiotic resistant infections with Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and Pseudomonas.” 4. Stings and Bites: If you are working outside and get bitten or stung by an insect and don’t have any Plantain growing nearby, chewing up a basil leaf and applying to the bite will help relieve the pain and draw out the venom. 5. Ear Infections: According to Mountain Rose Herbs: “The essential oil is antibacterial, and drops of basil oil may relieve ear infections.” 6. Blood sugar: There is some evidence that Basil can help level out blood sugar if consumed regularly and drank as a juice or tea. 7. Stress Reduction: Add 2 cups of strong Basil Leaf tea to a warm bath to help reduce stress and facilitate relaxation. Have a Green Day
Posted on: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:30:24 +0000
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