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Connie (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) on 10/20/2009:
Basil helps Varicose Veins, leg cramps/circulation
I drink too much coffee and get tight calf muscles. Also I have small varicose veins. One day I stumbled on this, and it works so well I try to use the basil every day. It makes my legs feel warm and relaxed; I can usually tell when it starts to take effect, as I suddenly notice the sensation. Also, the veins are shrinking. This is what I do, not sure what's most important, but the basil seems to be the thing. I tried just making basil tea, and it didn't seem to work.
Scrambled Eggs 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon basil (dried) chopped onion cheese olive oil to grease the pan pinch sea salt pinch ground black pepper cook as usual
Salad lettuce tomatoes onions cheese green pepper olive oil fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon basil (dried) pinch sea salt