Basil

Often grown in window sill gardens, basil is prized for its stimulating properties.

Latin: Ocimum basilicum

Properties:

• Antibacterial

• Antiviral

• Stimulant

Helps with:

• Alertness

• Bug Bites

• Earache

• Cold and flu

• Focus

• Migraines

• Pain

Ways to Use:

• For bug bite relief, mix a few drops with peppermint essential oil into a carrier oil.