Beauty Tips Glossary - Basil

This herb is from the peppermint family.

In addition to enhancing sauces and seasonings basil has many health benefits.

Juice of basil leaves is taken along with honey taken on a daily basis - expels kidney stones and strengthens kidneys.

Chewing 12 basil leaves morning and evening relieves stress and purifies blood.

A paste of basil leaves helps leucoderma and ringworm.