Slovenščina
English
Hrvatski
Medicinal herb
Basil
Ocimum basilicum L
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a warmth-loving annual with fleshy, fragrant leaves, which does well here in sheltered sunny places and in pots. The leaf is used, gathered before flowering. Traditionally used for bloating and heavy digestion, though more often in the kitchen than in the pharmacy.
About the herb
What basil is
the herb of basil (Herba basilici)
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a warmth-loving annual with fleshy, light green and strongly fragrant leaves. Here it does well in the garden and in a pot, from the last frost in spring to the first in autumn; it cannot take cold, and at low temperatures the leaves blacken.
The leaves or shoot tips are gathered before flowering, because after it the scent weakens and the leaves harden. The tips are pinched off above a pair of leaves, which makes the plant bush out. It is dried quickly and in the shade, at no more than thirty-five degrees; basil is delicate and loses its scent if the temperature is too high, which is why it is often frozen or put up in oil instead.
In Ašič's collection the herb appears in the UroSIT and MemoSIT blends.
Use and evidence
Culinary use is well established, but the therapeutic claims in the original source about depression, the liver, the kidneys, whooping cough and the womb are not supported by adequate clinical evidence.
Safety and precautions
Use as a food is not the same as use of the concentrated essential oil. With the oil, the chemotype, the estragole content and the dose all matter; advice given without care is not appropriate, above all in pregnancy and for children.
These notes are general and do not replace advice from a doctor or a pharmacist, above all in pregnancy, while breastfeeding, in children and alongside medicines.
Products containing this herb
Where you will find it in the range
7 products from Ašič's pharmacy contain basil. The composition is listed with every product.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Out of stock 
Strength of the Monastery Garden
stres-i-nesanica
Basil and lavender give it its scent and character
€6.10
Frequently asked questions
What people ask about Basil
Which products is basil in?
Basil is an ingredient of these products: ČreSIT, MemoSIT, UroSIT, Wellbeing, Women's Tea, ZgaSIT, Strength of the Monastery Garden.
How is a tea from this plant made?
The instructions differ from blend to blend. For ČreSIT they are: Pour 3 decilitres of boiling water over two teaspoons of the blend. Leave it covered for 10 minutes, then strain. Drink it freshly made, several times a day, within 2 hours of brewing. If you like, enrich the tea with a spoonful of apple cider vinegar.
Are there any warnings about its use?
The product is no substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy way of life. Its use is no substitute for treatment with prescribed medicines. Ask a doctor about use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
How do I find out which blend is the right one for me?
Ring the pharmacist on +386 1 78 77 065 (Mon, Wed, Fri 8.00–14.00). Tell him what is troubling you and he will tell you what is traditionally used for it.
Related herbs
Often in the same blend
Newsletter
Ašič’s advice, once a month
