herbs

Dried basil has a more concentrated flavour than fresh basil. Dried Basil is good for the respiratory system and can be consumed as herbal tea with or without other herbs. It can also be used to treat throat and nose infections. Basil tea, made with dried basil helps recover from problems like dysentery, nausea and stomach ache due to gas. It stimulates the appetite and helps curb flatulence. It aids in the treatment of stress, asthma and diabetes. It is very beneficial in fighting with cardiac disease and also the weakness that comes with it. Antioxidants such as Eugenol and Vitamin C in this plant are capable of protecting the heart from the free radicals. It also reduces the cholesterol level and controls the blood pressure.

 Basil is LIKELY SAFE for pregnant and breast-feeding women in food amounts. But larger medicinal amounts are POSSIBLY UNSAFE. Basil contains a chemical, estragole, which has caused liver cancer in laboratory mice. Children: Basil is LIKELY SAFE for children in food amounts.