🌿 Basil Leaf | Digestive Comfort & Uplifting Energy | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

Other Names: Ocimum basilicum, Sweet Basil, Tulsi (in some traditions)

✨ BENEFITS OF THE HERB:

• 🌱 Digestive Comfort: Helps ease bloating, gas, and sluggish digestion.

• 🔥 Anti-Inflammatory Support: Naturally reduces inflammation and soothes the gut.

• 🧠 Mental Clarity & Mood Lift: Its aroma clears the mind and uplifts the spirit.

• ❤️ Circulatory Health: Promotes healthy blood flow and overall vitality.

• 🛡️ Antioxidant Protection: Rich in plant compounds that protect against oxidative stress.

🌟 TRADITIONAL & CULTURAL USES:

• Used in Ayurveda for calming the stomach and balancing the doshas.

• Considered a sacred herb in Indian and Mediterranean traditions.

• Brewed as a tea or infused in meals to support both flavor and healing.

🧴 WAYS TO USE HERB:

• 🍵 Tea/Infusion: Steep basil leaf in hot water for digestive and calming support.

• 🍲 Culinary Use: Add fresh or dried basil to meals for flavor and wellness.

• 🌿 Extract/Tincture: Concentrated form for internal use and fast absorption.

📦 Available Forms:

• Dried Leaf

• Fresh Leaf

• Powder

• Extract/Tincture

🤝 Combination Pairings:

• Mint Leaf 🍃 (for digestive and cooling synergy)

• Ginger Root 🌱 (to boost circulation and gut warmth)

• Lemon Balm 🌼 (for calming and mood-enhancing effects)