Basil And Migraines

[Note: by Lisa K. Pinter ]

Would you be interested in an herb that helps reduce restlessness and migraines?...One that aids in promoting more milk in nursing mothers?...Or, how about one used for gargling to fight candida or yeast infections of the mouth and throat?...Maybe even an herb that can serve as an eyewash or internal tea? This "miracle" herb that sounds almost too good to be true is: Basil!

If you can, start with fresh basil leaves and unground seeds when
making this tea. Bring 2 pints of water to a boil and add 15 seeds.
Cover, reduce heat, and slowly simmer for about 45 minutes.

Remove from heat and add 1-1/2 handfuls of fresh or half-dried basil and steep for another 25 minutes. Drink or gargle with this tea, as needed, with an average of about 2 cups per day. (When using for an eyebath, the strained tea can be lukewarm.)

If ground basil is all that is available in your area, it can be used
for all of the above problems EXCEPT as an eyewash! Just bring 3-1/2 cups of water to a boil and remove from heat. Add 1-1/4 level teaspoons of ground basil, cover and steep for an hour. Sweeten with a touch of pure maple syrup and drink on the average of 1 cup twice daily.

Goodnight -- sweet dreams!

An observation from my experience with migraines: (pre-1989)

Since 1989, I eat no more than 4 ounces of eggs, fish or meat per day, because I noticed that whenever I ate large amounts of protein then within 12 hours I would get a migraine.

The last time I tested my theory was in October of 1989. I got a headache and two weeks later I had a cold or flu.

I have not had any head ache or any virus or bacterial infections since October 1989.

In fairness, I also stopped eating ANY large meals and began browsing on a wide variety of SMALL, naturally occuring things, all day long, so there may be other factors involved.

My family (27 people) have also had a significant reduction in illness by eating smaller meals, spread over the length of a day.

Maybe it is genes AND diet ? Maybe it is more diet than Genes.
One way to find out... try it and see if your headaches and illnesses are affected by reducing intake of protien and spreading consumption of food out to fill the day.

Best Wishes