Medicinal Uses of Basil

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Additional Basil Information Growing Basil Recipes Magic & Superstition Herb Index Page Ailment/Remedy Chart Site Map Home Annuals Architectural Elements Backyard Habitat Biennials Bonsai Bulbs Cactus/Xeriscaping Companions Composting Container Gardening Crafts Garden Ornamentation Gargoyles Greenhouses Ground Covers Herbs Insects/Diseases Landscaping Organics Perennials Ponds Propagation Recipes Roses Seeds Shade Gardens Shrubs/Hedges Tools Trees Vegetables Vines Weeds Wildflowers Wildlife Shop Gardening	Basil is a member of the Mint family, and like most other mints, is mainly used in medicine for its digestive and anti-gas properties. Herbalists also recommend it for stomach cramps, vomiting, constipation, headaches, and anxiety. Basil is usually made into a tea for medicinal purposes. Please see How to Make Herbal Teas on this site for instructions on how to prepare Basil Tea. Try a cup of tea after dinner to aid the digestive process. There is also some evidence that Basil has somewhat of a sedative effect, so drink some tea after particularly stressful days for relaxation purposes. Basil leaves can also be dried and ground into a powder for use in herbal capsules, which is more convenient when working or otherwise spending time away from home. Please see How to Make Herbal Capsules for more information.	At Smallflower.com, our goal is still the same as it was on opening day in 1875: to provide the best service and products to help our customers lead happier, healthier lives. If that seems a bit grand, it's not. It's only what you deserve.
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