OCIMUM BACILICUM

OCIMUM BACILICUM, FAM. LAMIACEAE, SWEET BASIL , ALBAHACA

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CHARACTERISTICS

It is a herbaceous and aromatic plant that grows up to 50 cm high.

USAGE
Known worldwide for its contribution to gastronomy, with a strong and very aromatic flavor. In the Mediterranean it is a basic condiment for the preparation of many delicious recipes.

MEDICINAL USAGE

Basil essential oil is highly appreciated for containing digestive, carminative, antiseptic, insecticidal and sedative properties. It is also customary to prepare basil tea to combat feverish states, coughs, flu and colds.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

Se trata de una planta herbácea aromática que crece hasta los 50 cms de alto.

USOS:

Conocida a nivel mundial por su aporte a la gastronomia, de sabor fuerte y muy aromática. En el mediteráneo es un condimento de base para la preparación de muchas deliciosas recetas.

USOS MEDICINALES

El aceite esencial de la albahaca es muy apreciado por contener propiedades digestivas, carminativas, antisépticas, insecticidas y sedantes. También se acostumbra preparar un té de albahaca para combatir los estados febriles,la tos, las gripes y los resfrios.

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