Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Your Apothecary Smells Like a Kitchen: Basil!

Although basil is a pretty common kitchen herb, what most people don't realize is that it is also an incredibly potent medicinal plant. No one is absolutely certain of this plant's origins; however, as far as squabbling for rights goes, India is winning! Even though India may have claimed parenthood of this plant, the rest of the world has adopted it, and it is now used in numerous regions to help treat kidney and heart conditions, oral and skin infections, and common illnesses like that cold.

If you'd fancy knowing more about the powerful basil plant, give these a looksee:

Healing Herbs: Basil

How to Use Medicinal Herbs: Basil

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