How To Used Basil For Relieving Headaches

Basil is an herb. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Basil is commonly used orally for stomach problems such as Headaches, spasms, loss of appetite, intestinal gas, diarrhea, and Constipation. But there is limited scientific research to support these and other medicinal uses of basil.

How To Make a Basil Footbath:
1. Heat 3 quarts of water till it is starting to steam (you don’t want it too hot).

2. Sit your friend in a comfortable chair with their feet in a large bowl/tub/basin. It should be big enough that water will comfortably cover his/her feet.

3. Add fresh basil to the foot basin.

4. Pour in the hot water, being careful to test that the water is as hot as they can stand but not too hot.

5. Wrap the top of the basin with a towel to keep in the heat.

6. Massage, give a basil tea and/or cool cloth for the forehead, and most headaches will be history.