Monday, October 31, 2011

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum)


an aromatic plant basil, basil is used in cooking as a seasoning for meat dishes and sauces range. The medical plant use of basil leaf tea is recommended nervous system fatigue, insomnia and menstrual pain. To avoid the unpleasant effects of insect stings rub the wounded in fresh basil leaves or the juice of basil plants.
Basil tea:
The infusion is prepared of 1-2 spoonfuls of basil leaves, shredded, boiled in 250 ml of water. Tonic basil wine:
Is prepared of 2 handfuls of basil leaves, well washed and dried, minced and deposited in a bottle. Basil tincture:
20 g of minced basil plants are left to macerate in 100 ml of 70 degrees alcohol. Adults take a spoonful of tincture in 100 ml of water, 3 times a day