The Basil

(La
albahaca)
 ⊷ Scientific name: Ocimun basilicum
Varo "crispum". (Labiada)
⊷ Common name: Basil
⊷ Origin:
The basil is a plant of tropical development that
is native to the tropical region of the Asian
continent. The place of origin of basil is
attributed to India and other countries
belonging to this region.

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 Characteristics
-Basil is an annual growth or development plant.

-It is a shrub that reaches a length of just over half a

meter.

-The main characteristic of this plant is its aroma.

-It is a green leaf plant that grows in regions of tropical

climates with the direct influence of the sun.

-The stem of the plant grows erect and from it branches

emerge from which the leaves develop.
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what is it
for?
• It is used as a condiment that brings some freshness to the dishes.
• Basil is used to maintain the health of people.

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 Benefits
1. The basil serves to combat depression,
insomnia, migraine and exhaustion.
2. It helps us for digestion, it is used against
intestinal parasites, it is antispasmodic.
3. Activates the immune system and increases
the antibodies.
4. It is an effective aid against pharyngitis and
laryngitis.
5. Increase kidney function

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 6. Help control memory and nerves.

7. Reduce fever.

8. The juice that we can extract from the basil is ideal to improve the
problems in the teeth and eyes.

9. It helps improve the cardiovascular system and prevent heart disease.

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 Use of basil to reduce fever.
Ingredients :
 10 grams of basil leaves.
 1 cup of water.

Preparation method:

put to heat the water, and when it breaks to boil, you have to
add the basil leaving to boil on low heat for 5 minutes.

Next, you have to let rest another 5 minutes without covering

and filtering to separate the rest of the plant. You have to
drink two cups of this infusion for a week or until the
symptoms disappear.
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