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Basil
 Basil is an important culinary herb, especially in Mediterranean cuisine. The dried leaves are equally important in traditional herbalism - they relieve upset stomach, nausea, gas, and soothe indigestion.Basil was called “herbs of the kings” by the ancient Greeks, and even now it’s referred to as “Herb Royale”. Whether it gained this distinctive title because of its culinary and/or medicinal benefits, the fact is, Sweet Basil is the royal treatment forgastrointestinal upsets, nervous irritability, and head discomforts. Find this aromatic herb in the best-selling supplement, Headache Stay Gone (#B50C).COMMON NAMES: Basilico, Basilikum, Common Basil, St. Josephwort, Sweet Basil. NOTE: Sweet Basil is related to Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum). Get this variety in Bija Holy Basil/Tulsi Tea (Item #C43A).
Common use: Culinary spice; indigestion; gas; nausea; calms nervous system.
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