Information and Facts on Holy basil

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Holy basil, like the sweet basil used in cooking, comes from India where it is revered as a sacred herb. The Egyptians burned a mixture of basil and myrrh to appease their gods. Sweet Basil "Ocimum basilicum" was introduced in Europe as a seasoning for food. 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. People also use it for high blood pressure.

Holy Basil is regarded as the most sacred plant in Ayurvedic medicine, balances the chakra system. Or in western terms it is called an adaptogen, a tonic to help the body's physical and emotional adrenal stress response return to normal. 

People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome that have a lot of stress and anxiety report that this herb in blends helps them.

Influences of holy basil include: anti-inflammatory., lowers blood sugar levels, antispasmodic, analgesic, lowers blood pressure, reduces fever, and serves as a fungicide.

Holy basil is also known as: 

  • Ocimum sanctum Linn,
  • Sacred basil,
  • Kemangi
Holy basil is used for:
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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.