Enjoy the abundance of basil

You probably associate basil with a slightly spicy, sweet flavor and aroma. You probably use it as an ingredient in Italian dishes. But did you know that basil has countless medicinal properties? Basil is an annual plant in the mint family. Native to South Asia and Africa, it is cultivated in 150 varieties almost worldwide. It arrived in Europe in the mid-16th century. In Poland, common basil is the most popular. In India, it is considered a sacred plant.

Medicinal properties of basil

Basil is rich in healing properties. Basil:

• supports the functioning of the digestive system,
• improves digestion and facilitates the absorption of food,
• has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties,
• stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, which is why it is used as a natural medicine for indigestion and flatulence,
• supports kidney cleansing,
• it is used as a remedy against vomiting and nausea,
• supports the functioning of the nervous system,
• works similarly to lemon balm – antidepressant, improves mood and adds strength,
• reduces hyperactivity,
• fights insomnia,
• has antipyretic properties,
• Chewing fresh basil improves appetite.

Natural basil oil

A natural oil is obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of basil, which:

• strengthens the heart and resistance to infections,
• supports the cardiovascular system,
• improves blood circulation,
• reduces pain,
• relieves muscle spasms, abdominal pain and menstrual pain,
• relieves cough and skin irritation,
• helps with migraines, motion sickness, epilepsy,
• is used to treat bronchitis, asthma, flu, colds, sinusitis,
• reduces the concentration of uric acid in the blood,
• is effective for excessive sweating,
• is good for insect bites,
• It is used to make perfumes and soaps, shampoos and bath gels.

The soothing power of basil oil

Basil oil is incredibly versatile. Besides its beneficial effects on the body, it also has a positive effect on the mind:

• relaxes the body and relieves mental fatigue,
• calms and relaxes the body,
• stimulates and clears the mind,
• helps with mental and psychosomatic problems and disorders,
• reduces stress, depression, anxiety,
• sharpens memory and mental agility,
• supports concentration.