BASIL
BASIL
Castilian:
Basil
,
alhábega
.
English
:
Basil
, Sweet
Basil
,
Basil
garden
.
Dutch:
Bazielkruid, basilicum.
German
: Basilic, Basilienkraut, Königskraut, Braunsilge.
Introduction:
It is used against
stomach
cramps
in
children
as newborns, vomiting, inflammation of the
stomach
and empacho; also against
menstrual
disorders
,
postpartum
haemorrhage and
female
sterility
. The treatment for such cases is to put water on to boil the leaves and take it. Other
diseases
are treated with
Basil
bronchopneumonia, colds, coughs, lung and throat irritation. It is said also that it is
a
good remedy for oral
infections
and skin ailments to the
bladder
,
kidney
, and
intestinal
parasites in pickets
Alacran
, scalp and hair loss, so they were preparing an infusion with the leaves and with the resulting
liquid
is good rub the hair.
Herbaceous measuring between 20 and 90 cm. tall. The leaves are thicker and longer than their flowers, located on
a
spike at the tip of the branches, are white; the fruits are small. It originated in Africa and Asia,
but
in
Mexico
is grown in homes and is located in warm climates, semi, dry, warm and dry, and is linked to the tropical deciduous forest,
evergreen
, Xeric scrublands and forests of
oak
and
pine
.
It is an unmistakable plant by the gentle aroma that follows. Originally from India, is adapted to growing in temperate climates, and while they are taking leaves and flowers for consumption, the plant can serve as an ornamental
garden
or
a
balcony.
FEATURES:
annual herb that reaches 50 cm. tall, upright. The leaves, oval, have glands that secrete substance whose
flavor
reminds the
lemon
. The flowers are placed in groups of 6 surrounding the stem, white or pink, are much more
aromatic
leaves. It also knows the names of
alhábega
or real grass.
LOCATION:
Although it
has
its origins in the Ancient East, its cultivation
has
spread to all countries with temperate climates, which may occur spontaneously in the mountains. Cultivated in pots, allowed to enjoy its
flavor
at the same time be used as
a
medicinal herb.
ACTIVE:
The essence, rich in an
aromatic
compound called linalol, is at large in the flowers and to
a
lesser, in the leaves.
Medicinal properties:
It is
a
stimulant, digestive and antispasmodic. It stimulates the secretion of milk. They say that to give birth without pain (or rather, to alleviate pain during childbirth) the
mother
should have
a
root
basil
in your hand and squeeze it tight.
COLLECTION:
Leaves, at any time, as soon as they are already grown, flowers, however, must be cut into
summer
, as soon begin to open.
USES AND APPLICATIONS:
It is used in infusion of leaves and flowers, much more effective with fresh
basil
, six or seven sheets for
a
glass of water. With
a
few drops of
lemon
and
a
little sugar is delicious. For the affections of the mouth, can be made gargarismos. The stews, with
a
few fresh leaves acquire
a
unique taste. It seems that repels mosquitoes, so
a
good place to put the pot could be the window sill of the windows.
To keep the
basil
in
a
pot, in addition to mixing the soil with sand and put
a
good amount of gravel on the bottom for good drainage, it is advisable to put
a
lot of snail shells filled with earth, because they can grow the plant winding including their long roots.
Basil
, indexed from the Middle Ages between the magical medicinal plants, flowers have
a
little showy
but
is more
aromatic
.
The
basil
can be grown in
a
pot or
garden
, so it's easy to harvest and allows us to benefit from it every day.
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