12 Unusual Ways to Use Basil

Basil, also known as sweet basil, is a wonderful herb that has a wealth of uses in the kitchen - it is often used in Italian and Asian cuisine, making it a staple in countless recipes. And while it does add a uniquely delicious aroma and flavor to our food, it has other uses too. In fact, not only does basil have a number of medicinal properties (it can be used as an antibiotic, to balance blood sugar levels and reduce stress), it also has various skin and hair benefits as well.

Good to Know! Basil is a relatively easy herb to grow. Bear in mind that it is a delicate leaf, and prefers warm and sunny conditions. It is especially sensitive to frost. It may thrive better as an indoor herb, especially by a sunny kitchen windowsill.

So, let's take a look at what other things you can do with basil:
 12 Alternative Uses for Basil

1. Use it to calm the stomach: Basil is thought to be especially beneficial for indigestion, and is known to alleviate feelings of fullness. Add 1/2 a teaspoon of dried or fresh basil leaves to a glass of water.

2. Use it to soothe a cough and a cold: Basil leaves may help alleviate a cough and a cold. Just chew on a couple of fresh leaves or make a calming tea of dried basil to help alleviate the symptoms.

3. Use it to alleviate a headache: A facial steam with dried basil leaves may help soothe a headache. To reap the benefits, add a tablespoon of dried basil leaves to 2 cups of boiling water in a large pot. Carefully lean over the pot, cover your head with a towel and breathe in the steam for 5 to 10 minutes. The headache should start to subside.

4. Use it to soothe stings and bites: For insect stings and bites, chew on a basil leaf and apply it to the bite to help relieve the pain and draw out the venom.

5. Use it to soothe an ear infection: The essential oil of basil contains antibacterial properties and may be used to help alleviate an ear infection.
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6. Use it to keep blood sugar levels in check: While not thoroughly looked into, some studies indicate that Basil can help level out blood sugar if consumed regularly and drunk as a juice or tea.

7. Use it to calm nerves and reduce stress: Herbalists recommend adding 2 cups of strong basil leaf tea to a warm bath, to help reduce stress and facilitate relaxation.

8. Use it to improve skin tone: Sagging skin is a problem commonly observed in the cheeks, jowls and neck. To improve your skin tone, mix dried basil leaves with water and apply to the face with a cotton ball on a regular basis, especially before going to bed.

9. Use it to defy aging: To reap the benefits, apply  a face mask made of fresh basil leaves and coconut oil, to help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Coconut oil will make for an excellent base as it deeply hydrates skin cells, while basil's antioxidant activity helps ward off and even reverse free radical damage.

10. Use it to heal ringworm: This fungal infection is highly contagious. Get rid of it by crushing some basil leaves with a few drops of lemon juice, then apply it to infected areas.

11. Use it to prevent hair loss: Put an end to excessive hair loss with some fresh basil leaves. Crush a couple with a few drops of amla oil and massage the mixture into your scalp, leaving it on for a couple of minutes. When done, shampoo your hair.

12. Use it to control dandruff: Basil has incredible anti-fungal and antioxidant properties, and may therefore be used as an all-natural treatment for dandruff. Just crush lots of basil leaves and combine with some coconut oil (ideal for its hydrating properties) then massage into the scalp and shampoo after a couple of minutes.

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14 ways to use onions in treating and preventing health issues

Onion is the most underrated food ingredient present in your kitchen. You can use it in various dishes or eat it in a salad, but the medicinal benefits of onions remain unexplored. Everyone knows that the onion is useful. In general, we perceive it as a kind of anti-catarrhal property, while in reality it is much more useful and multifaceted.

After reading this article, many people will rush to buy onions in the store or on the market, because almost every emerging issue with appearance or health can be solved with its help. It is a natural antibiotic , its detox and antioxidant properties make onion an indispensable ingredient for the natural treatment of various diseases.

It can be used to replace many products sold on the market, which makes it a cheaper and environmentally friendly option. This time we want to share 14 curious ways of using onions. In fact, onions have a huge number of uses outside the cooking of dishes. Definitely, most of the tips collected here are useful to every person:

1. It can work as a cough suppressant. Onions are an indispensable emergency remedy for fever, colds, sore throats, allergies and coughing.

2. Use an onion for soothing a baby. Onion tea can relax muscles and settle the baby’s stomach with ease.

3. Use onion to fight hair loss. In home medicine, onions are used for hair care. Its antibacterial properties help to cope with dandruff, stop hair loss and promote their growth. Just make a decoction of onion peel and apply it to the hair before each washing. 

4. Use onion to clear up Chest Congestion. Onion is one of the best products to relieve congestion in the chest. It contains quercetin and sulfur, both of which help to loosen and eliminate mucus from the chest, facilitate breathing and provide relief from congestion in the chest.

5. Use onion to heal cuts. Onions are very useful for healing of small wounds, cuts, skin cracks. You can disinfect a small wound or cut, and also speed up the healing process.

6. Use onion to clear up ear infection. The clogged ears often irritate and worsen the hearing. Try to clear your ears using onion. Take the soft part of the onion and put it in the beginning of the ear canal. Do not push it in your ear, be careful to put it only in the beginning. Leave it overnight, and onion juice will soften the sulfur in your ear. The next day you will remove sulfur and clean your ears without any problems.

7. Soothing bug bites. Onions have anti-inflammatory and refreshing properties that make it an excellent remedy for pain and irritation after an insect bite. Just apply pieces of onion to the affected areas of the skin from time to time to get rid of discomfort and speed up the healing process. Also, onion juice can lubricate the skin to scare off annoying mosquitoes and wasps.

8. Fighting Nausea. Regular consumption of onions in food will help to normalize and improve the digestion. The fact is that onions contain soluble fiber, which promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, and also helps prevent and cope with diarrhea. In addition, lovers of this vegetable are much less likely to suffer from a stomach ulcer.

9. Dealing with a sore throat. Cook the onion husks in water and add honey to soften the sore throat. Remove the husks before taking the drink.

10. Purifying the air using onions. Onion perfectly absorbs toxic odors. Just cut the bulb into several pieces, put it on a plate and leave it in a room where there is an unpleasant smell and soon there will be no trace left of it. In addition, onion perfectly kills bacteria, so its pieces can be laid out around the apartment during periods of epidemics.

11. Treating sunburns. In order to avoid inflammation after a sunburn, massage the necessary skin areas with a slice of fresh onion. The sulfur compounds contained in it will speed up all regeneration processes and reduce burning and redness.

12. Use onion to reduce fever. This is the best solution for high body temperature. Put onion slices in socks as a treatment for high body temperature. You will be surprised seeing the results.

13. Treat diabetes to a degree. Eating onion by diabetics is more than justified. It helps to increase the level of insulin in the blood and reduces blood sugar level.

14. Remove eye irritations. Simple onion drops (water + onion juice in a ratio of 1 to 1) effectively treat cataracts.

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