‘Royal’ spice CALMS upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea, and more
The state of the world today is enough to give anybody indigestion.
But if you’re ALREADY struggling with digestive issues…
Just about EVERYTHING can seem nauseating!
Fortunately, there’s a humble spice that can help get your juices flowing properly…
And help you ENJOY eating your next meal, rather than treating it like a CHORE.
It can help relieve some of the most common complaints with digestion…
Like gas, bloating, and cramps… poop problems… and even loss of appetite.
You may already be familiar with its smell… or even its flavor…
But are you ready to HARNESS its ability to support your digestive health?
CONQUER tummy troubles
You’ve surely tasted fresh basil (Ocimum basilicum) in your favorite Italian dishes…
And you may even be growing some in your backyard… or on your windowsill… right now!
But this garden herb does more than lend a little extra zing to your zucchini… or pep to your pesto.
Because the plant compounds that give basil its distinctive flavor and aroma are also responsible for its DOZENS of health benefits!
Especially when it comes to your digestion.
That’s how basil really lives up to its name – which is derived from the Latin and Greek words for “the king’s plant.” The French still call it “l’herbe royale,” or “the royal herb.”
Legend has it that Alexander the Great was the one who brought this treasure to Greece…
But folk medicine has used it as a remedy for nausea practically since the beginning of civilization. In fact, it’s been grown in India for at least 5,000 years!
And in the Middle East, it’s a common traditional remedy for diarrhea.
It’s so gentle… it’s frequently given to children with tummy aches and toilet troubles!
Basil isn’t just SOOTHING to a chaotic gut, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the latter of which comes from the presence of eugenol.
Its content of rosmarinic acid helps make it a powerful antimicrobial… beating back “bad” gut bugs that are the culprits behind many digestive complaints.
I’ve shared with you before how basil oil can kill off antibiotic-resistant bacteria like E. coli…
And this backyard spice also exerts powerful antifungal activity, too… which comes in handy when you want to keep your yeast levels in check.
Likewise, basil has been shown to support the healthy growth of beneficial gut bacteria — meaning it can help maintain that crucial HARMONY in your microbiome.
It can also BALANCE your acid levels…
And that could help keep acid reflux at bay.
Of course, you can buy or grow fresh basil to add to your meals…
But basil is also available as a tea… tincture… and extract. In the Sanskrit language, it’s known as “munjariki.”
Just don’t ingest the essential oil – use it only for topical application or aromatherapy.
To treating your gut like a king,
Melissa Young
P.S. The ancient medicinal practice of Ayurveda most commonly uses a different species of basil, called “holy basil.” It’s considered INCOMPARABLE in its ability to bring calmness in times of strife. Here’s what it could do for you.
