Basil is a natural antibiotic. Effective folk recipes for the treatment of cough Basil essential oil with powdered sugar
Basil is an excellent antibiotic. It protects the body from almost all types of bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Basil relieves fever, relieves flatulence, improves memory, sleep, increases mucus secretion in case of a cold. As a diuretic, basil reduces the concentration of salts in the urine, thus preventing the development of kidney stones.A few leaves added to tea or food purify them and kill germs.Basil contains rutin, vitamins PP, B2, which strengthen the walls of blood vessels, as well as hair and nails. Basil is also high in calcium and vitamin C. Therefore, it is used for diseases of the bladder, stomach, kidneys, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, hypertension, bloating and flatulence. Basil strengthens the immune system, it is recommended as a useful seasoning even for HIV infection and oncology. Basil is an excellent remedy for rheumatism, headache, vomiting, amenorrhea, and more.
To strengthen immunity enough to drink a cup daily basil tea. To do this, finely chop the leaves and brew with boiling water like tea, after a while the broth can be filtered and drunk with honey.
You can rinse your mouth with a decoction of basil - it eliminates unpleasant odors and protects against caries. Chewing basil leaves is not worth it - they contain harmful substances. In addition, a decoction of basil strengthens the gums, which means it prevents tooth loss.
With angina decoction of this herb is recommended to rinse your mouth.
For colds and flu Pour 2 tablespoons of basil herb with 1 cup of boiling water, strain after 45 minutes and drink in small portions throughout the day.
For sore throat mix 1 g of basil essential oil with 50 g of powdered sugar. Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture after meals.
For severe cough help inhalation from the basil. Mix equal proportions of basil and eucalyptus essential oils, dilute them in a glass of boiling water and inhale the vapors of the oils, tilting your head to the glass, after covering it with a towel.
Those with cataracts or glaucoma , it is useful to wash the eyes with water with a few basil leaves soaked in it. For lotions, pour 2 tablespoons of dry basil leaves into 1.5 liters of boiling water, cool, strain through cheesecloth. Make lotions on the eyes 3 times a day or use as an eye wash.
Infusion, decoction, tea with basil relieve menstrual cramps . Tea is easy to prepare: pour a few leaves with a glass of boiled water and insist until cool. For infusion, pour 1 part of basil with 10 parts of hot water, soak until cool and take 1/3 cup 3 times a day. Useful as a means of calming the nerves. A weaker infusion, diluted 1:20, drink 2 tablespoons 4 times a day for colds and flatulence.
For chronic fatigue Pour 1 tablespoon of dry basil herb with 1 cup of boiling water, and after 20 minutes you can drink the infusion. It is recommended to take it before bedtime as a tea.
From diarrhea Toast 4-5 tablespoons of grass seeds in a dry frying pan. It is enough to chew 1/2 teaspoon per day, divided into 3 doses, 20 minutes before meals.
Basil seeds can heal cuts and scrapes . To do this, pour 1 tablespoon of grass seeds with 2 cups of boiling water, leave for half an hour, and you can wash the wounds or make lotions for an hour - up to 5 times a day.
With epilepsy squeeze the juice from fresh twigs and leaves of the plant and instill 10 drops in each nostril 3 times a day.
With gallstone disease the following decoction helps a lot: pour 2 tablespoons of basil flowers with a glass of boiling water, boil, cool and strain. Take as a diuretic.
With increased fatigue take 1 tablespoon of basil herb, pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 20 minutes. Drink as tea with sugar or honey no more than 2 times a day.
Basil is great for refreshing and toning the skin. . Take 4 tablespoons of herbs, pour 1 liter of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes over low heat, strain and pour into warm water in a bowl. The tone of the body will increase, metabolism will improve, nervous tension will go away. Take a bath for no more than 20 minutes. Rinsing with a decoction of basil also has a good effect on the condition of the hair.
Basil is better not to be treated: with thrombosis and thrombophlebitis of the veins of the lower extremities, with a violation of blood clotting, after myocardial infarction.
During pregnancy and childbirth, basil should not even be eaten.
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Basil is truly a royal plant. This is how its name is translated from Greek. In Europe, Asia and Russia, it is widely used as a spice. It has been used as a medicinal plant in India for more than 5,000 years, and was worshiped in Persia and Ceylon. Today, a rare garden bed in Russia does without this fragrant herb. Basil has about 150 species. Only a few are used in cooking and folk medicine. Their useful properties and contraindications for use will be discussed.
The most common types of basil are:
All of them are equally beneficial to health. The plant is used fresh and dried, decoctions, infusions, alcohol tinctures are prepared from it, essential oil is made. In addition to leaves and stems, seeds are also used.
Composition and useful properties
The plant has a complex composition, in which you can find not only a lot of useful substances, but also compounds that make you use it with caution.
Table: composition of vitamins and minerals in 100 g of fresh basil
| Useful material | Content |
| vitamins | |
| Vitamin A, RE | 264 mcg |
| Vitamin B1, thiamine | 0.034 mg |
| Vitamin B2, riboflavin | 0.076 mg |
| Vitamin B4, choline | 11.4 mg |
| Vitamin B5, pantothenic | 0.209 mg |
| Vitamin B6, pyridoxine | 0.155 mg |
| Vitamin B9, folate | 68 mcg |
| Vitamin C, ascorbic acid | 18 mg |
| Vitamin E, tocopherol | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin K, phylloquinone | 414.8 mcg |
| Vitamin PP, NE | 0.902 mg |
| Betaine | 0.4 mg |
| Macronutrients | |
| Potassium | 295 mg |
| Calcium | 177 mg |
| Magnesium | 64 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg |
| trace elements | |
| Iron | 3.17 mg |
| Manganese | 1.148 mg |
| Copper | 385 mcg |
| Selenium | 0.3 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg |
Nutritional value of fresh basil (per 100 g):
Benefits and medicinal properties
Phytoncides have an antiseptic effect. Vitamins strengthen the body as a whole, and also help to increase the elasticity of blood vessels and resistance to infections (vitamin C and P), strengthen the nervous system (group B vitamins), and help maintain visual acuity (vitamin A).
The herb has the ability to relieve muscle spasms, heal wounds. It has a carminative effect, eliminating flatulence. Antioxidants in its composition protect blood vessels and the heart, alleviate stress and depression. In combination with honey, it increases brain activity.
Royal grass has a slight diuretic effect, it cleanses the kidneys, prevents the formation of stones and promotes the excretion of uric acid.
Application
In traditional medicine recipes, all parts of the plant are used, except for the root.
Any home remedy based on basil can be used for no more than 21 days.
Table: the use of basil
How to prepare a tincture? How to use essential oil? Here are some recipes that we hope you enjoy.
basil tea
Tea is used as a monocomponent therapeutic agent and as a basis for the preparation of complex potions. For it you will need fresh grass (40 - 50 g) and 4 glasses of water. Thoroughly washed and dried leaves are poured with boiling water and infused for 20 minutes. It turns out a fragrant drink of a greenish-violet or pink color. It can be enriched with useful additives - lemon, honey, raspberries, herbs.
To make a healthy drink from fresh raw materials all year round, freeze the stems and leaves for future use immediately after harvest.
To rejuvenate the body
In a glass of warm water, drop basil essential oil, put a teaspoon of honey and add the juice of half a lemon. Mix the mixture thoroughly and take the course in the morning for 3 weeks.
For psoriasis
Basil ether has an antimicrobial, healing and cooling effect on the affected areas. You can simply lubricate the surface of the skin with oil or apply compresses with it. To do this, 15 drops of ether must be diluted in 30 ml of olive oil.
Warming cough drops
Boil two potatoes in their skins, knead thoroughly, add 4 drops of the ether of this plant, 1 drop of iodine and a third of a teaspoon of soda. Mix and form cakes. They should be applied to the chest (avoid the heart area) or on the back and kept until completely cooled.
Revitalizing decoction after a stroke
For him, you will need 1 tablespoon of dried basil and onion peel, 5 tablespoons of rose hips, half a liter of water. Dry raw materials are poured with boiling water and boiled over low heat for 10 minutes. The broth is infused in thick-walled ceramic dishes for about 8 hours. Every day you need to drink from 2 to 6 glasses.
With oncological diseases
Any drink with basil is good for cancer patients. Plant seeds are especially effective for the prevention of cancer. They can be added to juices, teas and desserts. In complex therapy, they will have a strengthening and regenerating effect, especially after chemotherapy sessions.
How to prepare seeds
For medicinal purposes, only those seeds that are taken directly from the plant are suitable. Before adding to medical mixtures and drinks, they must be soaked. A teaspoon of seeds is poured with warm water and left until they look like transparent eggs. For the future, the seeds are not soaked.
Purchased sowing seeds cannot be used, they undergo chemical treatment.
Alcohol infusion
For alcohol infusion, take 10 g of dried basil and a glass of vodka. The mixture is infused without access to light for 14 days. Ready tincture is used for gargling at the rate of 2 teaspoons per glass of water. A few drops of it, dissolved in a tablespoon of water, will save you from a headache.
Basil for men
Basil has aphrodisiac properties. Its ability to increase potency in men and stimulate mutual attraction has been used since ancient times. In Romania, it was once customary for the bride to give the groom a sprig of this plant at the wedding.
Even the aroma of the plant is able to have an exciting effect, while relieving tension and relaxing the nervous system. A bath with the addition of basil ether works well - 5-6 drops of oil should be mixed with honey and added to water.
Benefits for women
Possessing an antispasmodic effect, basil is able to eliminate menstrual pain, it is useful to take it during menopause. Basil ester is widely used in cosmetology as part of anti-aging creams, shampoos and nail strengtheners. His decoctions and infusions treat hair. The use of basil is good for problem skin.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding
During breastfeeding, basil can be added to food in small quantities, it supplies vitamins and minerals to the body, in particular, it is a valuable source of iron. However, its frequent use can reduce the production of breast milk.
A decoction of basil is prescribed to complete lactation.
During pregnancy, it is better to exclude the use of basil, since the esters contained in it can adversely affect the course of pregnancy (the tone of the uterus increases). It is allowed to use basil for external use for conjunctivitis and for rinsing the mouth and throat for colds.
Basil in cosmetology
Basil is an excellent skin and hair care product. A fresh plant is used to make masks, hair is rinsed with a decoction, essential oil is added to shampoos and masks for weakened hair.
Purifying face mask
Finely chop a few fresh basil leaves and crush lightly with your hands to release the juice. Add classic (no additives) yogurt and a teaspoon of boiled water. Mix and apply the composition on the face. The exposure time of the mask is 10 minutes. Removed with a napkin.
Lightly crushed fresh basil leaves are good for wiping the skin. The juice of the plant makes the skin smooth and elastic and removes the vascular network.
Hair rinse infusion
2 tablespoons of crushed fresh leaves or dry raw materials are steamed with 2 cups of boiling water and infused for half an hour. Regular use of rinsing makes hair shiny, facilitates combing, stops hair loss and accelerates hair growth.
Contraindications and possible harm
The fragrant plant is contraindicated for people suffering from the following diseases:
Daily use of basil in any form can be harmful to health due to the content of mercury compounds in it.
In the presence of serious diseases, the use of basil as a medicinal plant must be agreed with the attending physician.
Video about the benefits of basil essential oil
Even Paracelsus said that only the dose distinguishes the medicine from the poison. No matter how useful basil is, there should be a reasonable rate in its use and use in home treatment. Be healthy!
Hello everyone!
Each of us, dear readers of my blog, alas, but at least once, but suffered a cough, the main symptom of an autumn cold or winter hypothermia.
In general, coughing is a defensive reaction of our body.
With the help of it, the body releases phlegm in the bronchi, which occurs as a result of inflammation and the multiplication of bacteria.
Therefore, it is always very important to treat the cough correctly, not to suppress it, but to help it fulfill its protective function to the fullest.
I think that many of you have tried to treat cough at home more than once, using various inhalations, infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs for this. Yes, the effectiveness of folk remedies for coughing has been tested by time.
But, you can use them only if you are sure of the cause of your cough, i.e. if it is caused by an inflammatory process in the body (ARI, hypothermia), and resulted from inflammatory diseases of the lungs or bronchi.
Therefore, let's take a closer look at how to get rid of a cough so that it is not only effective, but also safe for your health!
How to get rid of a cough - folk recipes
Cough - forced exhalation through the mouth, caused by contractions of the muscles of the respiratory tract due to irritation of receptors located along the entire respiratory tract (in the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, pleura). The physiological role of cough is to cleanse the respiratory tract of foreign substances and prevent mechanical obstacles that impair the patency of the airways
Why do you need a cough?
Folk remedies for coughs are mainly aimed at thinning sputum and its easier separation from the walls of the bronchi, as well as its discharge to the outside.
By cleansing the bronchi, we rid the body of bacteria and relieve inflammation. The inflammation goes away, the cough goes away.
If your cough is dry, choking, caused by nerve irritation, COPD, bronchial asthma, allergic nature, or caused by chronic diseases, the use of folk remedies for coughs may be ineffective and even dangerous.
In this case, you must definitely contact a specialist and do not self-medicate.
Folk recipes for cough treatment
I tried to make a selection of the most effective homemade recipes for cough control based on herbs, spices and food.
- Anise infusion
For the preparation of "Anise infusion" we need the following ingredients:
- anise - 2 tablespoons seeds
- honey - 2 tablespoons
- water - 200 grams (1 glass)
Cooking method:
- Making anise infusion is actually one of the easiest.
- Place anise seeds in a suitable container and pour boiling water over them.
- Then put it on a slow fire for 20 minutes, this will be enough. Next, we will cool our drug to room temperature.
- We filter the cooled infusion through gauze or a sieve and add 2 tablespoons of honey to it.
- Take the infusion should be inside before meals 3 times a day, 3 tablespoons or 50 grams.
- Anise-fennel infusion
This infusion also contains anise seeds in its composition and for its preparation you will need the following ingredients:
- anise - 1 teaspoon seeds
- fennel - 1 teaspoon
- water - 200 grams (1 glass)
Cooking method:
- Pour boiling water over anise and fennel seeds, let it brew for half an hour.
- As dishes, you can use a thermos, so that the infusion is better brewed.
- After brewing and cooling at room temperature, filter the infusion through a sieve or gauze.
It is taken before meals every 30 minutes at a dosage of 2-3 tablespoons.
- Turmeric for cough
For cooking, you need to take:
- turmeric - 1 teaspoon
- milk - 200 grams (1 cup)
Cooking method:
Add a teaspoon to a glass of milk and bring the drink to a boil.
It should be consumed hot before bed.
Turmeric has a beneficial effect on our body and has a warming effect.
- Basil tea for cough
Ingredients:
- fresh green basil leaves
- water - 200 grams (1 glass)
Cooking method:
- In order to prepare a drink, you need to take green basil leaves and pour boiling water over them, I brew them in a thermos.
- After the drink is infused, you can take it 2-3 times a day for 50 grams.
- Green basil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
- From cough
To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:
- figs - 5 pieces (you can use both fresh and dried)
- milk - 400 grams (2 cups)
Cooking method:
- place in a small saucepan and fill it with two glasses of hot milk, preferably freshly boiled.
- We cover the saucepan tightly, giving the opportunity to brew. After the infusion becomes warm, it is ready for use, then we will knead the already soft fruits.
- It is recommended to use the infusion 3-5 times a day in the form of heat in half a glass. It is mainly used for bronchitis and tonsillitis.
- Cough honey
Honey has long been known for its healing properties, and honey in combs is just a storehouse of useful vitamins and minerals.
When coughing, especially dry, it is very good to just chew a piece of honeycomb.
- Pepper paste with honey
Ingredients used:
- ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
- honey - 1 tablespoon
Cooking method:
To prepare the potion, we need to mix black ground pepper and honey well.
It is necessary to take the prepared paste dissolving after eating 3 times a day.
- Cinnamon Paste
To prepare the pasta, take the following ingredients:
- cinnamon - ½ teaspoon
- honey - 1 teaspoon
Cooking method:
To prepare the paste, you need to mix it so that there are no lumps left. It must be taken by sucking 3-4 times a day.
- Ginger tea for cough
Ingredients:
- ginger - half a teaspoon of powder
- cloves - a quarter of a teaspoon
- cinnamon - a fifth of a teaspoon
Cooking method:
Tea is prepared by mixing all three components, that is: cloves and cinnamon, which are placed in a thermos and poured with boiling water.
Let the tea brew for 30 minutes. You need to drink tea 4-5 times a day.
- Asafoetida paste for whooping cough and bronchitis
To prepare the pasta you will need:
- asafoetida - one fifth of a teaspoon
- onion juice - a quarter of a teaspoon
- honey - 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida is an Indian spice used in Vedic cooking. It is a good substitute for onions and garlic, while leaving no smell, it is used in powder form.
Cooking method:
To get a healing paste, you need to mix all the ingredients: asafoetida, onion juice and honey. Take the remedy 4 times a day, 1 teaspoon.
- Infusion on spices for cough
When preparing the infusion, we need:
- anise - a quarter teaspoon
- fennel - a quarter teaspoon
- - a quarter teaspoon
- dill - a quarter teaspoon
- coriander - a quarter teaspoon
Cooking method:
It is required to take all the components, placing them in a thermos and pour one glass of boiling water.
Let the composition infuse for half an hour, after which it can be taken one glass 4 times a day.
- Mandarin decoction for cough
What is the use of this decoction, or rather tangerine peels?
The fact is that tangerines contain a substance - synephrine, which relieves swelling and removes mucus, thanks to which it allows you to remove mucus from the lungs and bronchi.
To get a tangerine broth we need ingredients:
- peels of fresh tangerines - 2 - 3 medium-sized
- water - 200 grams (1 glass)
Cooking method:
It is necessary to pour boiling water over the tangerine peels and let them brew for 30 minutes. After the specified time, strain the broth and drink 1 glass on an empty stomach in the morning.
- pine decoction
Let's prepare a decoction of pine buds, for which you will need the following components:
- Dry pine buds - 15-18 pieces
- Water 1 glass
Pine buds can be bought at any pharmacy.
Cooking method:
- Pour boiling water over pine buds, let it brew for 40-50 minutes.
- Then strain and take a decoction of 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day, preferably before meals.
- Onion gargle for chronic cough
I hope you can find at least one acceptable recipe from the listed recipes, cook it and help your body cleanse your bronchi from phlegm, mucus, bacteria and everything that causes inflammation and provokes a cough.
In general, today, in my opinion, the best way to deal with a cough is inhalation through a nebulizer with saline. This is especially effective for children.
Be healthy and take care of yourself.
And of course, in any case, remember that for any disease, before self-medicating, you should consult a specialist and listen to his opinion.
Alena Yasneva was with you, bye everyone!
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The name of this powerful natural antibiotic is basil. It has been used since ancient times. This plant is revered as a "holy herb" in many cultures around the world.
Hello dear readers. Today I want to talk about such a wonderful plant as basil. My parents have been planting basil for the past few years, using it as a spice, and drying it for the winter. Mom is delighted with this spice, although before her favorite was only dill. Basil is both a medicinal plant and an excellent spice that is used in cooking. A very fragrant herb, plus a beautiful one. There are green and purple basil. There is no significant difference between them. But green is softer, and purple has a rich smell, bright color, which in turn allows it to be used to decorate dishes. I prefer to use purple basil, I like it more.
Basil is not only a delicious and fragrant spice, but also a plant with medicinal properties. It is used in folk medicine, and of course, in cooking. Basil is added to meat, fish dishes, salads and various sauces. You can use it fresh. Both fresh and dried basil are used. Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh herbs, berries, fruits. And of course, the “hot time” to make preparations for the winter.
The taste of basil is fresh, spicy with a slight bitterness, somewhat reminiscent of allspice.
Studies have proven that basil, due to its antimicrobial composition, is a powerful natural antibiotic.
When you combine basil and garlic, you have the most powerful natural antibiotic ever created.
Basil will clear your arteries of LDL cholesterol.
Basil. Therapeutic. Beneficial features
- Basil is a natural antibiotic, it will reduce the temperature in case of a cold, and it will make breathing easier when coughing. Basil tea is effective in lowering cholesterol and is used to strengthen blood vessels.
- Contains basil vitamin A, C, B2, PP, phytoncides, sugar, glycosides, essential oils, tannins. The strong smell of basil is due to the presence of essential oils in the leaves and the ground part of the plant.
- Due to the high content of vitamin C, basil strengthens the immune system.
- Basil improves appetite and improves digestion.
- Due to the presence of essential oils in the plant, which contain up to 1.5%, basil has bactericidal properties.
- Since basil has diaphoretic and antipyretic properties, it is used for colds, to reduce fever and to treat coughs.
- Thanks to its astringent and bactericidal properties, basil is used to treat the oral cavity: with bad breath, to strengthen the gums, and with swelling of the gums.
- Scientists have discovered that the essential oils in basil are valuable antioxidants. Eating basil reduces the risk of developing cancer.
- Basil is used to normalize the work of the nervous system, to normalize sleep.
- Basil is used in the fight against flatulence and for the treatment of certain gastrointestinal diseases.
- Basil helps to remove waste products, toxins and free radicals from the body.
- Basil has a very positive effect on the female body, reduces pain during menstruation, and also has a calming effect.
- An infusion of basil leaves relieves itching after an insect bite. And if you put a couple of sprigs of basil in the room, you will forget about midges and mosquitoes. The strong aroma of basil repels mosquitoes and midges.
Basil calories. The calorie content of fresh basil is 23 kcal. While the calorie content of dry basil is 230 kcal.
How to dry basil
Dry basil will retain all the beneficial properties of the plant, so it is useful in dry and fresh form. Of course, I am in favor of drying the basil yourself. Plus, it's easy to prepare. To do this, fresh leaves are laid out in a thin layer and dried in the shade, in a well-ventilated area or under a canopy. You can dry the basil in bunches and then chop. Store in a dry place, preferably in a glass jar, but you can also use a cotton bag.
Basil can be used not only as a seasoning for dishes, but also as a tea. Pour a handful of herbs with boiling water, insist. I add lemon and honey to taste.
It is also believed that basil improves memory and brain activity. Basil also has powerful tonic properties.
Dry basil is brewed and compresses and lotions are made. It is used in therapeutic aromatic baths. Basil juice has a positive effect on the skin, in particular it helps with fungal skin lesions.
Tea with basil. Benefit. Recipe
Surprised. Is not it? Tea with this plant is tender, tasty, and very easy to prepare. At first it has a dark blue color, but when lemon is added, it turns into a soft pink drink.
Basil tea is a unique drink that "came" to us from the East. Avicenna also believed that basil has a positive effect on a person, and also has a positive effect on energy.
The whole point is that if you are in an excited state - after drinking tea you will feel peace. And with lethargy and drowsiness, feel a surge of strength and vigor. Oriental sages considered basil a unique plant that can cope with any disease. Considering such a drink - a real elixir of youth.
Modern medicine does not claim that basil is a unique plant, but it does not deny its beneficial properties for the body.
The benefits of basil tea are that it strengthens the nervous system, stabilizes the mental state and helps get rid of depression. Tea has a calming effect on the body, harmonizes and normalizes the work of the digestive tract.
Tea improves the functioning of the liver and gallbladder. Also, it helps in the fight against insomnia.
Drinking tea with basil at least once a week strengthens the immune system, increases the overall tone and all colds remain in the past.
The most interesting thing is that this drink has a very pleasant pink color, but only with the addition of certain components, that is, lemon, or rather lemon juice.
Take a bunch of basil per liter of water. Boil over low heat for about 7 minutes, insist 20 minutes. Then add honey and lemon juice to taste, you can orange. But not in packs, but freshly squeezed. And of course, tea is filtered.
On frosty days, such a drink is very warm, but in summer it is better to drink cold basil tea. Interesting drink. I learned about it and its healing properties when I took a course in muse. A recipe with step-by-step cooking photos can be found in the article "Drink from Basil".
How to choose and store basil? If you grow basil, then that's great. If you buy at the market, then choose fresh herbs without damage and dark spots. Don't use flaccid basil. You can store basil in a glass of water in the refrigerator, just put a plastic bag on top. If you change the water every day, then the basil will be stored like this for a week.
Basil. Contraindications
Despite such numerous medicinal properties of basil, this plant has contraindications that should be familiarized with.
- It is better for pregnant and lactating mothers to refuse the use of basil.
- Basil should be taken with caution by people suffering from heart disease, and those who have had a myocardial infarction, a stroke, it is better to refuse.
- With caution, basil is used for hypotension and vegetative-vascular dystonia.
- With diabetes.
- With abnormalities in blood clotting
Basil has long been valued very highly - this can be judged by its name, which comes from the Greek basili kohn, which means "royal". Signs of the use of basil have even been found in Egyptian pyramids. Therefore, not without reason, some cooks consider him the king of herbs. In India, basil is considered a sacred plant. It is believed that it gives divine protection, energy and strength, which protects the living space, cleanses the aura and strengthens the immune system.
This annual grows up to 30-80 cm and is quite bushy. It blooms from July to September with white-pink flowers collected in inflorescences.
Basil requires fertile, well-drained and breathable soils. He loves light and warmth very much, and does not tolerate frost.
Workpiece features
Basil contains an essential oil rich in camphor. Its content in the plant is highest during the budding period.
For treatment, grass is used (stems without lower lignified parts, leaves, flowers), which can be collected several times during the summer.
Cutting greens from young plants should be done before flowering, collecting leaves and cutting off branches 10-12 cm long. Mass cutting - before flowering, when the leaves and young shoots are most fragrant.
Basil has an astringent, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antiseptic effect. Thanks to the latter property, basil is useful to use during flu epidemics!
Dry in the shade. Before storage, it is better to grind the dry mass, pour it into a tightly closed container and put it in a dark place. At the same time, the healing properties and aromaticity are preserved for 3 years.
Useful properties of basil
More than 70 plants are hidden under one name, and all of them are basilicas from the Lamiaceae family! You and I are best acquainted with fragrant and mint-leaved basilicas. They not only make food healthier and tastier, but can also help out during illnesses. In the homeland of basil, in India, scientists have found that this plant is able to restore strength and youth.
Basil is perhaps the most widely used spice in cooking, but less is known about the impact of this plant on human health. Modern researchers have proven the existence of the healing properties of basil, which ancient doctors believed in. Basil has a diaphoretic, antipyretic, antispasmodic effect, strengthens the nerves, and is a good antiseptic. It removes excess mucus from the lungs and nasal passages, sharpening sensory perception, improves nutrient absorption, strengthens nervous tissue, and improves memory. Dishes with basil are also very beneficial for arthritis and rheumatism.
The use of basil
The plant raises the general tone, restores the work of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulates digestion. Helps with upper respiratory tract infections, inflammatory kidney disease and circulatory problems. Its healing properties are used to treat depression and strengthen the nervous system. Caution in use is necessary for cardiovascular diseases, thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, bleeding disorders, pregnancy, and also after heart attacks.
Basil for motion sickness in transport
Keep two basil leaves in your mouth while traveling and you won't get sick
Basil for heaviness in the stomach and bad mood
Pour 1/4 l of boiling water 1-2 tsp. herbs, let it brew for 10-15 minutes, strain and drink a cup if necessary. The course of treatment for diseases of the stomach and intestines (especially with chronic flatulence) is as follows: for 8 days, drink 2 times a cup daily, then take a break for 14 days and drink again for 8 days.
Basil juice for cystitis and cough
It is pressed from the aerial part just before flowering. They collect both leaves, and brushes of future flowers, and unripe parts of the plant. Juice tones, stimulates the nervous system and has a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body. They treat not only genitourinary disorders, inflammation of the bladder, but also bronchitis, any cough and many inflammations. That is, you take the juice for 10 days, then take a break for 10 days, in total you spend 3 courses, and get rid of internal inflammation. In one summer, you can thoroughly improve your health if there are no contraindications, for example, with stomach ulcers.
You can take no more than 2 tsp per day. juice - 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. In this case, the juice must be mixed in equal proportions with honey and water, since in its pure form it can lead to irritation of the stomach and esophagus. That is why it is consumed after meals.
Eye fatigue during work, decreased visual acuity
There is an excellent folk remedy for the above problems - this is an infusion of basil.
To prepare the infusion, you need to take 2 tbsp. l. dry basil leaves and pour 1.5 liters of boiling water. When cool, strain through cheesecloth. With this infusion, you need to rinse your eyes and make lotions for the eyelids 2 times a day.
Do this regularly for 10-12 days in a row, then take a break and treat for a few days and repeat again. Inflammation and redness of the eyelids, pain in the eyes will disappear, and red blood vessels will no longer be visible on the proteins.
tea for colds
And it is very easy to drink and brew. Take 1 tsp. dry basil or 30 g fresh leaves, pour a glass of boiling water. Let it brew for 5 minutes. Then add lemon juice to taste and sugar or honey. And drink to your health! Properly prepared basil tea changes color 3 times during the brewing process. At first it is purple, then lemon juice makes it pink, and adding honey at the end, you will see that the drink turns yellow.
Immune Support Cocktail
Grind 100 g of fresh basil, mix with the juice of one lemon, pour 2 liters of hot boiled water (but not boiling water), leave for 15 minutes. Strain, cool, add honey to taste. Drink during the day.