The study of herbs sweet basil

This is a book that I recieved for Christmas Aromatherpy by Clare Walters. This is not medical advice just a area of intrest.Legand says sweet basil was found growing around Christ tomb after his resurrection. The uses of sweet basil include a insect repellent, strenthening,skin clearing, aphrodisiac.

General description - a annual herb with dark oval leaves and a erect stem that bears pale pink flowers.
Latin name- Labiate

Home use include: Can be good for headaches, migranes, and chest infections.
Can help with repiratory allergies such as hayfever  and asthma since it has an effect on the adrenal cortex which controls all stress related allergies
smoothes nausea digestive problems
can imitate natural estrogen therfore regulate periods
can help to lower the body level of uric acid and so it can also  be helpful in cases of gout and arthritis
stimulates blood flow so it can be benificial for deep muscle injuries and in bringing new vigor to tired, overworked muscles

emotional uses: Can help to calm hysteria and balance nervous disorders good for those in need of protection after a dibilitating illness,reviving refreshing effect on the mind and spirt and sharpens the senses and the concentration