Holy Basil is also known as tulsi in India. It is commonly used to enhance the flavour of many recipes today. However, its uses extend far beyond the culinary world. It has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of health concerns.
As a natural anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibiotic and diuretic, basil has been used in traditional Asian Indian medicine practices for years. Today, basil is known for its use in cases of stomach spasms, loss of appetite, fluid retention, head colds, warts and even intestinal worm infections. (1)
While fresh basil herbs are also beneficial and a great way to flavour recipes, basil essential oil is much more concentrated and potent. The compounds found in basil oil are steam-distilled from fresh basil leaves, stems and flowers to form an extract that contains high levels of antioxidants and other beneficial phytochemicals.
Some of the Benefits
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-viral
- Anti-inflammatory
- Relieving congestion
- Diuretic
- Antioxidant - Fighting Free radical damage
- Stimulating the nervous system
- Stimulating the adrenal cortex
15ml