Basil herb is one of the royal herbs that can treat digestive disorders.One of the most popular and oldest medicinal herbsBasil (Ocimum basilicum) is from the mint family and it is a tender low-growing annual herb. This is also a culinary herb, prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It is known as the herb with flavoring agent. It is one of the easiest herb to grow because it may be grown indoor as well as outdoor. As a matter of fact, it is a very attractive herb and can be grown literally anywhere, whether in a herb garden, windowsill, as well as in pots or pans around the patio or anywhere else around the house. The historyThe history of this medicinal herb is as far back to when wreaths, which were made of this herb, were found in ancient Egyptian burial chambers in the pyramids. One of its popular names is St.Josephwort. It is one of the most popular herbs amongst the other herbs and it is of the Labiatae family.The name of this herb means "be fragrant." However, various cultures have a love and hate relationship over this herb. Scientific studies have established that compounds in the oil have potent antioxidant, anti-cancer, antiviral, and anti-microbial properties. The 15th and 16 centuries saw the Venetians, Portuguese, and Spaniards fighting over it and many Europeans were killed. In India and Sri Lanka, it is grown around the temples and is considered a sacred plant. In Spain, pots of this plant are placed near doors during the summer to keep flies and mosquitoes away. It is most times referred to as a companion herb because when it is place beside vegetables such as tomatoes, it will keep the insects away. Therefore it is useful to plant beside a vegetable garden as well as a fruit garden. It is useful for insect bites or stings. It tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, sweet smell. There are varieties which taste like cinnamon, lemon and licorice. The leaves are pungent and sweetly aromatic, similar to cloves, making it an aromatic herb.
Its originThe origin of this plant is tropical Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. Some are perennial in warm, tropical climates, including African Blue and Holy Thai basil.Americans as well as Romans cherished it while at the same time Hindus grow this within their places of residence as a sign of happiness. However, it was subsequently the Greeks that detested it a lot, and also the people from India and Persia were not very keen on it either. One particular region which generated a particular love to Basil was Italy and at the present time very few individuals prepare a classic pasta sauce without this herb. It is originally native to Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia. It is commonly used fresh in cooked recipes. I personally use it as seasoning when preparing my meat. It is generally added at the last moment, as cooking quickly destroys the flavor. There are many varieties of this plant. That which is used in Italian food is sweet, as opposed to Thai and holy basil, which are used in Asia. The most common ones however are the sweet and Genovese basil.
Its benefitsThe fresh leaves can be kept for a short time in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or for a longer period in the freezer, after being blanched quickly in boiling water.It is used for diarrhea, urinary tract inflammations, menstruation pains. It is also used to extract poisons from insect and snake bites, stops vomiting and eases stomach cramps. It is traditionally used for supplementary treatment of stress, asthma and diabetes in India. Use two teaspoonfuls steeped in a cup of hot water and take one cup per day. Most herbs can now be purchased at stores worldwide. The tea cures indigestion, relieves headaches and calms the nerves. This herb is usually associated with good spirits and planted around the house for protection. It is attractive when planted in an herb garden. It can also be grown in a windowsill planter, a container, on the patio as well as on a deck. It can also be grown indoors during the winter season.
How to grow basil medicinal herbIt is much better to grow this herb in sunny areas. The best soil condition for it should be moist to slightly dry. It loves a moist soil. It is mainly grown from seeds and they can be sown up to ten inches apart if that is more suitable for you, as well as they can be sown in clumps. Fertilizing it once per month is generally accepted and especially in the Caribbean where it is mostly dry times, we water it once per week.Basil herb can be replanted. In other words it can be moved from one spot to the other. I have tried it and it worked, once it is cared for. This is by far one of the best herbs to have around.
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