{ "id":390407807, "title":"Basil","handle":"basil-ocimum-basilicum-40-grams", "description":"\u003cb\u003eBASIL - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMint Family\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAlthough basil is most often thought of as a culinary herb, it also merits use as a medicinal tea. In fact, Basil has a long use from antiquity as a culinary and medicinal herb. Commonly grown as a kitchen herb, it’s a basic in any kitchen spice rack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBasil is wonderfully aromatic, with pungent volatile oils that account for its flavor and its medicinal qualities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePairs well with tomato dishes, tomato sauces, in salad dressings, and in salads. Used as a base in pesto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFever Herb: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBasil opens up the pores and assists the body during fever by helping to break a sweat, which lets the body move more quickly through the sickness.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNervous System:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Useful for headaches and for insomnia due to tension. Basil tea has been used for melancholy. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespiratory System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt removes mucus from the lungs, so it’s good for colds, flus, and acute respiratory sickness.  \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHelps tonify the liver. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrent Davis DC, recommends basil as a detoxifier for removing medical and chemical drugs that linger on in adipose tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternal Use: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePalliative for pain of rheumatism, and for muscle tension in general. Use basil infused olive oil alone or as a base for salve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antibacterial, anti-depressant, expectorant, antiparasitic, antipyretic, antispasmodic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlavonoids, polyphenolic acids, triterpenes, ursolic acid, volatile oils, mucilage, and vitamins A \u0026amp; C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLarge amounts of basil should not be taken for long periods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor headaches, try basil with a pinch of lavender.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBasil Balm Tea: Basil with lemon balm, good for relieving muscle soreness and tension, also to lift melancholy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T18:27:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T18:27:02", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":99, "price_min":99, "price_max":500, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914765123,39615886164047], "variants":[{"id":914765123,"title":"40g \/ default","option1":"40g","option2":"default","option3":null,"sku":"728943763645","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Basil - 40g \/ default","public_title":"40g \/ default","options":["40g","default"],"price":500,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":106,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763645","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39615886164047,"title":"0.1 oz. \/ green","option1":"0.1 oz.","option2":"green","option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":16122202161231,"product_id":390407807,"position":2,"created_at":"2021-01-22T15:22:18-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-22T15:22:26-05:00","alt":null,"width":3001,"height":3001,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3ainfographicsamazon_basil.jpg?v=1611346946","variant_ids":[39615886164047]},"available":false,"name":"Basil - 0.1 oz. \/ green","public_title":"0.1 oz. \/ green","options":["0.1 oz.","green"],"price":99,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-13,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8296275509327,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3001,"width":3001,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3ainfographicsamazon_basil.jpg?v=1611346946"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/basil2a.jpg?v=1611346934","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3ainfographicsamazon_basil.jpg?v=1611346946","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Basil.jpg?v=1611346946","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Basil1.jpg?v=1611346946"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/basil2a.jpg?v=1611346934", "options":["0.1oz.","color"], "url":"\/products\/basil-ocimum-basilicum-40-grams"}