Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Production: basil herb consists of the dried, above-ground parts of Ocimum basilicum. Oil of basil is the essential oil extracted from the dried aerial parts of Ocimum basilicum by steam distillation.
Other Names: St. Josephwort
ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY
COMPOUNDS: BASILICI HERBA
Volatile oil: chief constituents are linalool, chavicol methyl ether (estragole) and eugenol
Caffeic acid derivatives
Flavonoids
EFFECTS: BASILICI HERBA
In vitro, basil is antimicrobial. | | Characteristics: basil has a characteristic odor and sharp taste.
Habitat: Probably originated in India, cultivated worldwide.
Production: basil herb consists of the dried, above-ground parts of Ocimum basilicum. Oil of basil is the essential oil extracted from the dried aerial parts of Ocimum basilicum by steam distillation.
Other Names: St. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Characteristics: basil has a characteristic odor and sharp taste.
Habitat: The plant probably originated in India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India, and now is cultivated worldwide.
Production: basil herb consists of the dried, above-ground parts of Ocimum basilicum. Oil of basil is the essential oil extracted from the dried aerial parts of Ocimum basilicum by steam distillation.
Other Names: St. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Pregnancy: Because a mutagenic effect in vitro and a carcinogenic effect in animal experiments have been demonstrated for estragole, oil of basil should not be administered for longer periods during pregnancy and while nursing.
Pediatric Use: basil oil should not be given to infants or small children.
DOSAGE
Until the final determination of the drug's carcinogenic potential, one should completely forgo its administration.
LITERATURE
BASILICI HERBA
Balambal R et al., (1985) J Assoc Phys (India) 33(8):507.
Czygan FCh, Balsilikum - Ocimum basilicum L. Portrait einer Arzneipflanze. | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
BASILICI HERBA
Preparations of basil are used for supportive therapy for feelings of fullness and flatulence, for the stimulation of appetite and digestion, and as a diuretic.
The effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented.
BASILICI AETHEROLEUM
Wounds, rheumatic complaints, colds and chills, contusions, joint pains, depression.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
BASILICI HERBA
General: No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
Pregnancy: The herb contains about 0. | | Pediatric Use: basil should not be given to infants or toddlers.
BASILICI AETHEROLEUM
General: No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
Pregnancy: Because a mutagenic effect in vitro and a carcinogenic effect in animal experiments have been demonstrated for estragole, oil of basil should not be administered for longer periods during pregnancy and while nursing.
Pediatric Use: basil oil should not be given to infants or small children. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | However, pending final determination of basil oil's carcinogenic potential, one should completely forgo administration of the drug.
Pregnancy: Because a mutagenic effect in vitro and a carcinogenic effect in animal experiments have been demonstrated for estragole, oil of basil should not be administered during pregnancy or while nursing.
Pediatric Use: basil oil should not be given to infants or small children. dosage
Basil Herb:
Tea: 3 g of drug with 150 mL hot water. | | BASIL HERB
Unproven Uses: Preparations of basil are used for supportive therapy for feelings of fullness and flatulence, for the stimulation of appetite and digestion, and as a diuretic.
Chinese Medicine: basil herb is used for disturbances of renal function, gum ulcers, stomach cramps, and as a hemostyptic both before and after birth.
Indian Medicine: Among uses in Indian medicine are earaches, rheumatoid arthritis, anorexia, itching, and skin diseases, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, malaria, and other febrile illnesses. |
The Editors of FC&A
See book keywords and concepts | | Fish — basil, curry powder, dill, garlic, lemon juice, dry mustard, nutmeg, paprika, parsley, sage, or turmeric.
• Chicken — curry powder, dill, ginger, dry mustard, nutmeg, or rosemary.
• Lean meats — allspice, bay leaves, caraway seeds, chives, curry powder, garlic, lemon juice, dry mustard, onion, paprika, parsley, sage, thyme, or turmeric.
• Soups - basil, bay leaves, caraway seeds, chives, dill, garlic, onions, paprika, parsley, or thyme.
• Stews — allspice, basil, bay leaves, caraway seeds, or sage. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Ocimum (B 4) basil Greek name of 0. basilicum: alluding to the aromatic smell of the plant. Scattered throughout.
0. micranthum, wild basil, is native to S. Fla. & Mex. Other species introduced from the Tropics & Africa.
Var. 'Dark opal,' with deep purple leaves is sometimes planted for ornament. O. basilicum - originally from rropical Asia & Africa - is often grown in veg-
Nepeta cataria etable gardens for its fragrant leaves. Fresh basil is one of the finest herbs to add to salads, vegetable dishes and soups. It goes especially well with tomatoes. |
The Editors of FC&A
See book keywords and concepts | | Soups - basil, bay leaves, caraway seeds, chives, dill, garlic, onions, paprika, parsley, or thyme.
• Stews — allspice, basil, bay leaves, caraway seeds, or sage.
• Sauces — basil, chives, cider vinegar, dry mustard, paprika, parsley, rosemary, thyme, or turmeric.
• Vegetables — chives, cider vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, onion, paprika, or parsley.
Experiment with new flavors. Your heart and your taste buds will thank you. After all, a little variety never hurt anyone.
Beware of pain relievers
Many health experts often recommend low-dose aspirin therapy for your heart. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
See book keywords and concepts |  Lamiaceae; sacred basil, holy basil, tulsi, Thai basil (form)
TrAs leaves
Olea europaea; Oleaceae: olive
Med, Afr, NE fruit
(fruit oil)
138
1.38
13.9
5.80
A, Bl, B2, B6, C, Nic, Pan
Opuntia cochenillifera; Cactaceae; nopalea cactus, cochineal plant
CAm (Mexico) young stems
Opuntia ficus-indica; Cactaceae; prickly pear
CAm (Mexico) fruit
36
1.00
0.40
0. |
Steven V. Joyal
See book keywords and concepts |  MEDITERRANEAN DRESSING
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil
6 tablespoons water
20 almonds
4 teaspoons ground flaxseed 2 teaspoons sea salt
Crushed black pepper, basil, and thyme, to taste
Place all ingredients except the pepper, basil, and thyme into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Stir in the herbs. |
Bottom Line Health
See book keywords and concepts | | Vi cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) 1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped Thai or Italian basil
Vi tsp hot red pepper flakes
Va tsp freshly ground black pepper
Va cup olive oil
1 pound firm or extra firm tofu in one block
4-inch piece of cucumber, peeled
1 medium red onion, halved vertically and cut into half-inch crescents 8 cherry tomatoes
To make the marinade, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper and olive oil in a resealable plastic bag. Cut the pressed tofu into 12 cubes. Add the tofu to the bag. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts |  Range and Appearance
Native to Africa and Asia but now grown as a garden herb worldwide, basil is a bushy annual growing to about 2 feet in height. The deep green leaves are oval and opposite, borned on a square stem. The small white flowers bloom in spikes at the ends of the stem. In the garden, basil prefers full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate water.
BAY
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
Family
Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Etymology
The genus name, Laurus, is Latin, meaning "to praise." The species name, nobilis, is also Latin and means "noble" or "notable. | | In the garden, basil acts as a natural insect repellent; in the home, keeping a pot of basil on the table repels flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches.
Constituents
Essential oils (cineol, estragol, eugenol, lineol, lina-lool, methyl cinnamate), caffeic acid, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, tannins, beta-carotene, vitamin C
Energetic Correspondences
• Flavor: pungent, bitter
• Temperature: warm
• Moisture: dry
• Polarity: yang
• Planet: Mars/Jupiter
• Element: fire
Contraindications
Generally regarded as safe. |
Pam Montgomery
See book keywords and concepts |  Tulsi is the name for Sacred or Holy basil in India and translates to "incomparable one." Native to India, Tulsi has been revered for over 5,000 years, and as Yash Rai in his book Tulsi says, "The Hindu scriptures enjoin us to look upon Tulsi not as a mere plant, but as the divine representative of the God Vishnu or of Lord Krishna." In other texts Tulsi is described as a consort of Krishna, leading to the name "Mother of the Universe." Because of the divine nature of Sacred basil, the plant itself is worshipped both in the morning and at night by leaving a lamp burning at its base. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts | | In the garden, basil acts as a natural insect repellent; in the home, keeping a pot of basil on the table repels flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches.
Constituents
Essential oils (cineol, estragol, eugenol, lineol, lina-lool, methyl cinnamate), caffeic acid, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, tannins, beta-carotene, vitamin C
Energetic Correspondences
• Flavor: pungent, bitter
• Temperature: warm
• Moisture: dry
• Polarity: yang
• Planet: Mars/Jupiter
• Element: fire
Contraindications
Generally regarded as safe. |
C. P. Khare
See book keywords and concepts |  Use in Western herbal
Views associated with basil have been mixed down the ages. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, basil was a symbol of hostility and insanity. It was associated with hatred and misfortune. Disocorides said that it should never be taken internally.
Other traditions associate the herb with love. When an Italian woman placed a potted basil plant on her balcony, it was indicated that she is welcoming her lover. In northern Europe, lovers exchanged basil sprigs as a sign of faithfulness. (Michael Castleman. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
See book keywords and concepts | | Lamiaceae; sacred basil, holy basil, tulsi, Thai basil (form)
TrAs leaves
Olea europaea; Oleaceae: olive
Med, Afr, NE fruit
(fruit oil)
138
1.38
13.9
5.80
A, Bl, B2, B6, C, Nic, Pan
Opuntia cochenillifera; Cactaceae; nopalea cactus, cochineal plant
CAm (Mexico) young stems
Opuntia ficus-indica; Cactaceae; prickly pear
CAm (Mexico) fruit
36
1.00
0.40
0. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Chinese Medicine: basil herb is used for disturbances of renal function, gum ulcers, stomach cramps, and as a hemostyptic both before and after birth.
Indian Medicine: Among uses in Indian medicine are earaches, rheumatoid arthritis, anorexia, itching, and skin diseases, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, malaria, and other febrile illnesses.
BASILOIL
Unproven Uses: Among traditional uses for the oil are wounds, rheumatic complaints, colds and chills, contusions, joint pains, and depression. |
Steven V. Joyal
See book keywords and concepts | | MEDITERRANEAN DRESSING
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil
6 tablespoons water
20 almonds
4 teaspoons ground flaxseed 2 teaspoons sea salt
Crushed black pepper, basil, and thyme, to taste
Place all ingredients except the pepper, basil, and thyme into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Stir in the herbs. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving: Calories 340 -Saturated Fat 6 g - Cholesterol 420 mg -Dietary Fiber 2 g - Sugars 7 g ¦
- Calories from Fat 190 - Total Fat 21 g Sodium 840 mg - Total Carbohydrate 1 1 g
- Protein 26 g - Calcium 25% DV
Baked Fish with Basil
Organic nonstick cooking spray 6 (6-ounce) fish filets
1 cup chopped fresh basil Va cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, sliced
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place fish filets in baking dish that you've sprayed with organic nonstick cooking spray. |
C. P. Khare
See book keywords and concepts | | By the 17th century, basil was widely used in Europe to treat cold, cough, bronchitis, nervous exhaustion. American herbalists suggest basil as a digestive aid and appetite stimulant. Preparations of basil are used as a supportive therapy for feeling of fullness and flatulence, for the stimulation of appetite and as a diuretic. basil is not given to infants. (PDR.)
Ocimum sanctum L Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
Habitat
Found throughout India, up to 1800 m, in the Himalayas. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  I'll just take some cinnamon and some basil, and I'll get this blood sugar under control." That's not the right way to approach nutritional supplements. Rather, think of holy basil as an adjunct therapy, as something to support your healthy lifestyle and food choices.
Those were just a couple of different products from New Chapter. It's a company to really watch. I think they're doing some great work, and they're very much in tune with the needs of customers out there. | | One of the properties of holy basil is that it has Cox-2 inhibiting properties. Of course, we're all familiar with prescription drugs like Vioxx, which are also Cox-2 inhibitors. With holy basil, you obtain Cox-2 inhibition from the plant world. This benefit can be useful, but it can also be slightly deceptive. Specifically, people might be compelled to rely on herbs rather than addressing the underlying lifestyle changes or discrepancies that have caused joint pain in the first place. This can be a helpful product, but it's not going to restructure your health foundation. | | In other words, you could go out and buy rosemary extract, turmeric, ginger, holy basil, and green tea. You could take all of these herbs separately and you would get the same positive results. So I'm talking about these herbs in a general sense. New Chapter's Zyflamend, however, happens to put them all into one capsule with a specific market positioning. I think that's fantastic. I think they deserve a lot of credit for introducing a product like that.
Another ingredient in this product, as I mentioned, is holy basil. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
See book keywords and concepts |  Sprinkle diced Roma tomatoes and a mixture of fresh spinach and basil leaves (cut in slivers) on top. Heat as noted above.
Option #2: Substitute drained and crumbled tofu for mozzarella cheese or use V2 cup of each combined.
Variation: Substitute 4 (8") corn tortillas for the 2 whole wheat pita rounds. Prepare as directed above.
SuperFoodsRx Turkey Spinach Pita grain, super fast
Servings: 1 Prep Time: 3 minutes
Serving Size: 1 pita sandwich Total Time: 3 minutes
Volume: 1 pita sandwich l'/2 cups baby spinach
3 tablespoons Ginger Orange Dressing (see recipe page 309)
72 can (5. |
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