Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Part Typically Used: Leaves and Flowers/Buds
Aromatic Description: Sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly campherous.
Basil Oil Possible Uses:
- air freshener,
- anti-bacterial and anti-fungal,
- bronchitis,
- colds,
- coughs,
- exhaustion,
- flatulence,
- flu,
- gout,
- improves skin and hair
- insect bites,
- insect repellent,
- muscle aches/muscle relaxant,
- pain relief,
- rheumatism,
- sinusitis,
- wound treatment.
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