BASIL LEAVES-Herbal Remedy For Respiratory Disorders
 Botanical Name: Ocymum basilium (LINN.)
Family: Name- N.O. Labiata
Other Name- Tulsi, Basil
Uses
- Nausea
- Headache
- Mouth ulcer
- Gastric disorder
- Acne
- Cough
- Sore
- Cold
- Respiratory conditions
- Inflammations
- Blood pressure
- Ear conditions
- Heart disorders
- Digestive conditions
How to use in different diseases
- Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.
- Cough- Basil syrup is useful in cough. 10 to 15 ml twice daily.
- Respiratory- A decoction of the leaves, with honey andginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma.
- Cardiac- Basil is beneficial for cardiac diseases.
- It acts as an antinflmmatory and hence useful reduce the inflammation in the body
- It is also useful for acne , eczema and other skin conditions
- It is also useful for digestive disorders
- A tea leaf is useful for blood pressure
- The tincture of camphor to the juice of 10 leaves of basil. Instill a drop or two of the mixture in the ear for instant relief
Parts used
Leaves , root , seeds
Dose
Syrup- 10 to 15 ml
Decoctions- 5 to 10 ml
Tea- 2 to 4 gm
Preprations
Syrup, Decoctions, Tincture,Tea, |
