Contributed by Sequoia

Basil... Basil's magical properties are supposed to help increase your financial wealth... smell fresh basil/or oil, and visualize yourself with lots of money -- good luck! In Italy, basil has been, and still is, a sign of love. It is also said that when a man gives a woman a sprig of basil, she will fall in love with him and never leave him... I think nowadays he is probably better off if he makes her pesto and serves it over pasta with salad, bread, and a little wine!

Given that basil is a member of the mint family, it isn't too surprising that, medicinally, it is recommended for digestive complaints. Instead of an after-dinner mint, try a cup of after-dinner basil tea to aid digestion and expel gas. It's easy: just steep 1 Tbsp of dried leaves in a tea pot of boiling water and cover for 10 minutes. Also nice with added lemon juice.

Basil has been described as having a slight sedative action, so it's also good for nervous headaches and anxiety.

Storing Basil... Freshly-cut basil keeps in the fridge for several days. The whole leaves can be wrapped in plastic and frozen for up to 6 months.

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