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The or Alhábega Basil (basil in English) is a plant native to India, and cultivated since ancient times throughout the Mediterranean basin line. Measuring about 60 cm tall, with sturdy stems, pale green leaves and white or slightly pink flowers that appear mid-summer. The whole plant emits a strong aromatic smell, as well as medicinal value has a great interest especially in the kitchen cooking EDITERRANEAN m, which is used in salads, meats, soups and pasta sauces as the famous pesto, which is the main component.

The botanical name for basil is Ocimum basilicum , the family of Labiatae. Pharmacy is used as medicine the whole plant, especially leaves and flowers.

chemical composition. Basil is rich in essential oil (up to 1%), which is of variable composition, and contains linalool, estragol, pinene, eugenol and camphor and others. It also contains tannins by 4%.

pharmacological properties.

• Digestive System: has a spasmolytic effect (prevents stomach cramps), eupéptico (ie, which aids digestion) and stomach. A level tract is also important antivomitiva owned. Also used as antianorexígeno to stimulate appetite.
  
• Nervous System: is a hypnotic weak. properties tranquilizers and muscle relaxants.
• Infections essential oil is a good antiseptic n .

Therapeutic. is indicated in heavy digestions, processes gastric or intestinal inflammation, and nausea antivomitivo effect. Also recommended as an appetite stimulant in anorexia or children. Another use is as relaxing stress or nervousness especially if associated with processes d igestivos, manage valerian with lemon balm or , through internal or diluting an infusion of basil leaves in hot bath water. Another use is as an antiseptic, essential oil diluted with external via wet cloth or by gargling.
Another use is effective as a mosquito repellent.

Unwanted effects and contraindications. basil plant is not toxic and no side effects, although its properties are weak or moderate. As always, caution with essential oils, never use concentrated and can irritate the mucous membranes, n administered via external or open wounds.


administration and dosage forms.
-Infusion is prepared at 1-2%, ie using 10 to 20 g per liter, digestive problems.
-Essential oil: Use as an antiseptic for orally 2 to 3 drops, two or three times a day, and dissolved in a tea.
-Mother tincture: 40 drops three times daily.