Basil Seed
Botanical name: (Ocimum Sanctum)
Also Known As: Saint Joseph?s Wort, Sweet Basil
Basil or is a sacred herb in India, where it is used in religious ceremonies and planted around Hindu temples and sacred groves. Sacred groves are believed to be the abode of certain deities or spirits. The Egyptians burned a mixture of basil and myrrh to appease their gods.
Basil Seeds are used in combination with the dried leaves of Patchouli popular and common among the mountain people of India. According to the traditional healers making a tea out of the two herbs, or smoking the combination through a pipe is recommended for improving vitality and prevents the body from being occupied by bad or ill spirits.
The traditional healers also recommend the use the powdered seeds as sex tonic alone or in combination with patchouli. Drunk as a tea or smoked in a pipe the quality of the herbs is both spiritual and mental. The herb has very important medicinal properties — notably its ability to reduce blood sugar levels. It also prevents peptic ulcers and other stress related conditions like hypertension, colitis and asthma. Basil is also used to treat cold and reduce fever, congestion and joint pain. Due to its anti—bacterial and fungicide action, basil leaves are used on itching skin, insect biting and skin affections.
Basil seeds can be made into tea, ground into powder and used in mixtures for herbal smoking, or sprinkled over salads or soups. Seeds are also used as a visionary aid, for meditations. Drink a cup of Basil seed tea prior to meditation and your body and mind will relax notably.
Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration, and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. We at eSutras do not recommend internal use of supplements or herbs without prior consultation with your doctor or herbalist.
