23 Earth-Body-Soul: Consulting With Basil, Nobility.
“A man taking basil from a woman will love her always.”
Daily Word of Intention
nobel
Centering Thought
I am royal; I am divine.
Questions
Are you aware of you royal status?
Do you consider yours among the nobility?
How would you define royalty?
Gratitude:
I am so thankful for my nobility. I am thankful for my royal status. I am thankful for my divine nature. I am grateful for my noble blood.
Reflection
There is an innate wisdom in the Earth. Our kinship with plants can enlighten and empower us. As we consider and consult the greens that grow so near to us, what do we learn— what Earthly gifts are they so freely offering to our body and soul?
What do we know about basil?
It’s beautiful! Bright green or purple with wide leaves that curve gracefully to pointed tips, basil stands tall in a garden. Basil is a beauty both in the garden and on a plate. Many people use the bloomed out stalks in floral arrangements. A fragrant herb too, delighting the nose as well as the eyes, on appeal alone, basil is a good choice.
It’s growable. Basil comes in many varieties which are all a delight in their own way. Easy to grow indoor or out - and you can direct seed this or buy and transplant. Basil does not like extreme cold or heat, and likes lots of sun throughout the day, and a rich, well-drained soil. It may need to be protected from a very hot late afternoon sun. To harvest, clip the leaves by the set down the stem. The more you clip, the more it grows. If left to grow, it will flower quickly. After harvest, place the stems in a jar filled with filtered water and keep at room temperature. It will stay fresh for days in this way.
It’s got roots. Native to India, Asia and Africa, today basil has been naturalized throughout the world. For Italians, it has symbolized love. For Indians, this plant was also considered sacred and symbolized hospitality. Even today, it is planted around Hundi temples and used in sacred ceremonies.
It’s got a name. Regarded as sacred and lofty among the herbs, the Greek’s first called it basil from basilikohn, which translates as royal. The scientific name, Ocimum, is also from Greek and means, fragrant.
It’s edible. The leaves, stems and flowers are edible. Juice it, toss it in salads, crush it into pesto and guacamole, and blend it into green soups and smoothies. Basil is great in many ways. Basil is very tasty as an addition to fruit platters. Some people layer fresh basil with tomatoes. Others add it to stir-fries, and basil tea is a refreshing delight.
It’s nutritious. Basil is high in vitamin K and manganese. This herb also contains a good supply of copper, vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron, folate, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.
It’s medicine. This herb has many benefits for the body. Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, Basil is known for settling the stomach quickly and calms the heart. When pressed, the oil eugenol is a pain reliever. It has been used to draw out the poison of venomous beasts including scorpions, wasps, and hornets. People have used it as a mood booster and heart mender. Juiced, it relieves headaches. It is also good for the eyes.
Odd Associations: This herb has been associated with scorpions. Some say that anyone eating basil on a regular basis would not feel the pain of a scorpion sting. Others suggested that it was the scorpion host plant.
What Advise for living does this plant give?
Be beautiful. Be noble. Be fragrant.
Sources
“Basil.” The World’s Healthiest Foods. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=85Assessed 13 July 2021.
“Basil King of the Herb Garden.” Natural Life, no. 78, Mar. 2001, p. 16. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=4333822&site=eds-live.
“Basil.” Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, Jan. 2018, p. 1; EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=funk&AN=ba038900&site=eds-live.
Grisak, Amy. “Beyond the Basic Basil.” Horticulture, vol. 115, no. 2, Mar. 2018, pp. 40–45. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=127944521&site=eds-live.
William, Anthony. “Basil” https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/basil Assessed 29 June 2021.
Blessings
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