An herb is a plant that is valued for flavor, scent, medicinal or other qualities. Herbs are used in cooking, as medicines, and for spiritual purposes.
Today's Herb of the day: is Basil.
Basil is often used therapeutically for arthritis, anxiety, colds, depression, stress, respiratory challenges, and stomach aches. Basil has expectorant and calmative properties to it. Basil is great for expelling mucous from the body, therefore it is often used when one may have some chest congestion or nasal congestion. As an expectorant, it will help to rid this waste from the body and cleanse it. As a calmative, basil helps to ease and calm the senses - so it is great when one is feeling anxiety, stress or needs some calming. It is also great for soothing a weary mind or an upset stomach.
1) Eat it - throw it in salads, make a pesto, put it in foods! mmmm. basil!
2) Drink it - make a basil tea/infusion either by adding 3 teaspoons of dried basil to 1 cup of boiling water and let it sit (the longer you let it sit the stronger) or about 1 cup of fresh basil into 1 cup of boiling water and let it sit. Remember to boil the water and then remove from flame and then add the basil and let sit. Adding honey, or stevia will sweeten this basil tea up a notch.
3) For nasal congestion, boil a pot of water and add some essential oil of basil to the pot (about 7 drops) and let your head hang over the pot. Breathe in this aromatic vapor and feel the congestion melt away.4) For tired feet, soak 2 cups of fresh basil in 2 liters of water - allow to sit, then slip tired feet into the mixture and enjoy. Feel rejuvenated and also enjoy the antibacterial quality of basil as it cleanses the feet of any germs.
Basil for today folks.
Namaste.
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