Basil Preparations

How to Store Basil So It Stays Fresher, Longer

The tincture or essential oil is needed to bring basil's full potential out. The infusion is weaker in effect. Inhalations using the essential oil are used for decongesting the sinuses in head colds

Dose:

Infusion 4-10 g

Tincture 2--4 ml

Essential Oil ---1-2 drops in gelatin cap topped off with olive oil

As a tea for indigestion, stomach gas:

● boil one 12 inch branch in 3 cups of water covered for 5 minutes, steep for 10 minutes and

drink hot ½ cup before and ½ cup after meals.

As a tea or vaginal steam to cleanse uterus, delayed menses:

● to one quart of boiling water, add one 12 inch branch of basil, cover and simmer for five

minutes. Remove from stove and place under a slatted, open chair. From the waist down, woman removes all of her clothing and covers herself fully with a blanket to retain steam, feet on a rug.

She sits over steam for 20 minutes. Best to do twice during pre-menses week.

As a herbal bath for sleepless babies, for fright, anxiety in adults :

● mash three 12 inch branches in a bucket of water with prayers. Let sit in sun for 2 hours and

pour over body at bedtime.

Basil has a weak phytoestrogen useful during menopause as food or tea.

As a poultice of fresh leaves for skin parasites such as ringworm or fungus:

● mash one 6 inch branch in ¼ cup of water until well dissolved. Apply liberally to affected area three times daily. Wrap with a clean cloth.

Source; Rosita Arvigo