Basil is a healthy herb, beloved by all for its miraculous properties and breadth of application. It is a bush about 70 cm in height. This culture comes from Asia, where it was grown as a spicy and ornamental plant. In total there are several varieties of this wonderful grass: with pink, green, white petals, as well as with purple or green stems. The most common is basil purple.
Useful properties and contraindications of the plant
No wonder the word "basil" is translated from Latin as "royal plant". Grass is distinguished not only by its beauty, but also by the special value of all its parts: seeds, stems, petals. Yes, especially the petals. An unusually pleasant smell is due to the presence of essential oils in them (substances mehlavinol, camphor, eugenol, etc.). In addition, leaves and stems contain vitamins PP, C, B2, as well as carotene, tannins, volatile, potassium. What is useful basil purple? It has long been known that in the houses in which it grows, people rarely get colds and flu. To get rid of the germs of water, just put a couple of purple leaves there. It perfectly strengthens nerves, fights against rheumatism, improves memory, has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. And that’s not all that purple basil is capable of. Its useful properties and contraindications are known in Indian medicine, where the plant was used as an excellent antiseptic. In addition, all sorts of rituals and ceremonies were rarely dispensed with (in some countries, funerals and baptisms).
In modern folk medicine, basil is used:
1) In the treatment of respiratory and lung diseases. Here substances of essential oils come to the rescue - camphene and evegol, which will help to cope with hyperemia, tuberculosis and other viral ailments, such as acute or chronic bronchitis. To overcome asthma, and also eliminate the causes of its occurrence, basil violet will be able to. Useful properties and contraindications of the plant have been studied in more detail these days, and traditional medicine offers treatment for victims of smoking lungs. It will facilitate breathing and serve as an excellent cancer prevention.
2) Basil has a beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Due to its ability to bind free radicals, it will help reduce the nervous and anxiety state, and thanks to the presence of potassium, it will be able to lower blood pressure. Basil essential oil significantly reduces blood cholesterol levels.
3) An excellent herb effect is known for urolithiasis. Basil is able to soften small stones, as well as rid the body of excess uric acid, while providing a general positive effect on the genitourinary system.
4) In India, the treatment of various skin diseases with basil baths is widespread. This method is also used to relieve tension and deeply cleanse the skin.
The basil is purple. Application
Basil is not only a wonderful seasoning that gives the dish an exquisite taste. The grass can be chewed to get rid of bad breath, as well as for ulcers and for disinfection. The plant will strengthen the gums, prevent tooth decay, tooth loss and relieve plaque. Basil tincture is good for eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, barley, abscess, and also serves as a prevention against glaucoma and cataracts. Basil is valuable for its ability to treat migraines and normalize blood pressure. According to Ayurveda, it prolongs life and prevents the aging of the body. It has been proven that basil does not allow the development of HIV, treats measles and rheumatism. And this is not all that this royal plant is capable of - purple basil.
Useful properties and contraindications
With diabetes, during pregnancy and lactation, the grass will need to be abandoned. Otherwise, there is no reason not to buy this plant in a pot. You can add seasoning to food and be treated independently!