Used for relieving stomach cramps, colic, intestinal gas and digestive problems. May have an anti-bacterial and anti-parasite effect.
Can be used for anxiety, insomnia, depression, and nervous irritability.
The plant can also be used for migraine, whooping cough, and epilepsy.
Basil vapours for inhalation has an expectorant effect. In other, warmer parts of the world, basil has been known to protect against unwanted insects. You simply rub your arms, face and legs with fresh basil leaves and protect yourself against various kinds of insects bites. The herb can also relieve bites, stings, and swellings.
Back in time, basil leaves have been used against warts. The leaves are lightly crushed and put on the wart where it is held in place with some gauze.
