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Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
A.K.A. : Common basil, Garden basil, Luole (Chinese name), Sweet basil, Tulsi (Sanskrit name),
Arjaka in ancient Sanskrit
Medicinal Properties
Basil's usefulness is generally associated with the stomach and its related organs. It can be used for
stomach cramps, gastric catarrh, vomiting, intestinal catarrh, constipation, depression, menopause,
and enteritis. As an antispasmodic, it has sometimes been used for whooping cough. Basil has also
been recommended for headache. It increases the appetite, tends to increase the flow of milk,
improves blood circulation, enhances the digestion, is good for coughs, relieves gas pains, and is an
aid for indigestion. It also has been used to treat fevers, colds, flu, coughs, sinusitis and stomach
cramps. The leaves are good for rubbing on insect bites. Externally, it is used to soothe bloodshot
eyes and relieve itching from hives.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deity: Vishnu, Ezrulie
Used for Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying & Protection
Causes sympathy between two people and soothes tempers between lovers. Add to love sachets
and incenses. Place in cash register or on doorsill of business to attract customers. Use when
invoking elemental salamanders or communing with dragons. Also used for courage.
Did you Know? (Background)
From its native India, basil was introduced into Europe in ancient times. Views and traditions
associated with the herb vary widely. Some cultures regard it as a love token. Dioscorides said that it
should never be taken internally, yet Pliny recommended an olfactory treatment for faintness. In
Ayurvedic medicine, basil is known as tulsi and the juice is widely used. In India, basil is a most
sacred plant, as is the lotus.
In Haiti, merchants sometimes would sprinkle an infusion to remove bad luck and attracts buyers. In
ancient Egypt basil was served as a medicine for snakebites, scorpion stings and eye troubles.
The Greeks used basil not only to prepare aromatic baths to strengthen the nerves, but also for
flavoring must (the juice pressed from grapes before fermenting), wine and liqueurs. Basil is used in
northern Germany to season the famous Hamburg eel soup and in the preparation of gherkins
(pickled cucumbers).
In Italy, particularly in the south, it is found in practically every garden and widely used “A sprig of
basil in the wardrobe will keep moths and other insects at bay.” Basil is a good companion to
tomatoes; dislikes rue intensely. Improves growth and flavor. Repels flies and mosquitoes.
Safety
Do not use the essential oil externally or internally in pregnancy
A.K.A. : Common basil, Garden basil, Luole (Chinese name), Sweet basil, Tulsi (Sanskrit name),
Arjaka in ancient Sanskrit
Medicinal Properties
Basil's usefulness is generally associated with the stomach and its related organs. It can be used for
stomach cramps, gastric catarrh, vomiting, intestinal catarrh, constipation, depression, menopause,
and enteritis. As an antispasmodic, it has sometimes been used for whooping cough. Basil has also
been recommended for headache. It increases the appetite, tends to increase the flow of milk,
improves blood circulation, enhances the digestion, is good for coughs, relieves gas pains, and is an
aid for indigestion. It also has been used to treat fevers, colds, flu, coughs, sinusitis and stomach
cramps. The leaves are good for rubbing on insect bites. Externally, it is used to soothe bloodshot
eyes and relieve itching from hives.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deity: Vishnu, Ezrulie
Used for Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying & Protection
Causes sympathy between two people and soothes tempers between lovers. Add to love sachets
and incenses. Place in cash register or on doorsill of business to attract customers. Use when
invoking elemental salamanders or communing with dragons. Also used for courage.
Did you Know? (Background)
From its native India, basil was introduced into Europe in ancient times. Views and traditions
associated with the herb vary widely. Some cultures regard it as a love token. Dioscorides said that it
should never be taken internally, yet Pliny recommended an olfactory treatment for faintness. In
Ayurvedic medicine, basil is known as tulsi and the juice is widely used. In India, basil is a most
sacred plant, as is the lotus.
In Haiti, merchants sometimes would sprinkle an infusion to remove bad luck and attracts buyers. In
ancient Egypt basil was served as a medicine for snakebites, scorpion stings and eye troubles.
The Greeks used basil not only to prepare aromatic baths to strengthen the nerves, but also for
flavoring must (the juice pressed from grapes before fermenting), wine and liqueurs. Basil is used in
northern Germany to season the famous Hamburg eel soup and in the preparation of gherkins
(pickled cucumbers).
In Italy, particularly in the south, it is found in practically every garden and widely used “A sprig of
basil in the wardrobe will keep moths and other insects at bay.” Basil is a good companion to
tomatoes; dislikes rue intensely. Improves growth and flavor. Repels flies and mosquitoes.
Safety
Do not use the essential oil externally or internally in pregnancy
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