# Basil

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Ocimum basilicum, Basil
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Key Actions: Antibacterial, Insecticidal, mild sedative, relieves gas.
Parts Used: Whole plant.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Cautions: Safe at recommended dosage..

## Symptoms by System

### Stomach & Abdomen
- key information sAfety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ trAditionAl use ★ ★ ★ ✩ reseArch ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ best tAKen As Infusion ✓✓✓ Capsule ✓✓ Food ✓ dosAge C (see pp.44–45) cAutions Safe at recommended dosage.
- See also pp.42–51.
- ocImum SAnctum Basil Ocimum basilicum The herb in Italian cooking, basil relieves upper digestive discomfort, indigestion, and bloating, and is applied topically to acne and insect bites.
- medicinAl uses Part used Whole plant Key actions Antibacterial • Insecticidal • mild sedative • relieves gas digestive problems Like many culinary herbs, basil has a pronounced effect on digestion, both stimulating and soothing stomach and intestinal activity at the same time.
- It is best taken for symptoms such as bad breath, stomach cramps, nausea, indigestion, gas, and bloating.
- other uses Juice from the leaves can be applied neat to infected spots and insect bites and stings to speed healing.
- holy basil, tulsi Ocimum sanctum Prized in Indian medicine as a tonic that clears the mind, holy basil has many benefits, including stabilizing blood sugar levels and soothing chest conditions.
- key information sAfety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ trAditionAl use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ reseArch ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ best tAKen As Infusion ✓✓✓ Tincture ✓✓ Powder ✓ dosAge C (see pp.44–45) cAutions In diabetes, take only after consulting a professional.
- See also pp.42–51.
- medicinAl uses Part used Whole plant Key actions Anti-inflammatory • expectorant • Lowers blood sugar levels • tonic uses holy basil promotes better uptake of sugars within the body , and can prove particularly helpful in the early stages of diabetes.
- commonly used for cough and bronchitis, holy basil also helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
- fresh leaves Significantly insecticidal, the leaves or juice can be rubbed on the skin to repel insects.
- aerial parts 167 A prolific flowering herb, evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) produces thousands of seeds, several hundred of which need to be pressed for just one capsule of seed oil.