Basil (bazilik)
Ocimum basilicum · Lamiaceae
A crossing plant — kept in both Haitian & Caribbean and Adriatic & Balkan traditions. Two shores, one root.
Basil
bazilik
Basilic
Ocimum basilicum
Bosiljak
Lamiaceae
Traditionally used
Digestion, nausea, anti-inflammatory, immunity, antioxidant, respiratory
Prepared as
Leaf tea: steep 1 tbsp fresh or dried leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for fever and respiratory complaints. Steam inhalation: add handful of leaves to boiling water, inhale steam for congestion. Crushed leaves applied to wounds. Used fresh in cooking as food medicine.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou dijèsyon, kè sote, diminye enflamasyon, ranfòse sistèm defans kò a, kont radika lib yo, ak pwoblèm respirasyon
Français — Pour la digestion, les nausées, anti-inflammatoire, renforcement de l'immunité, antioxydant, troubles respiratoires
Kept alongside