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Healthy Living 4 Life is owned by locals of Marlborough, sourcing New Zealand suppliers and some of the best ancient teas from India 

It is our passion to bring to you the answers to the best of our knowledge base with support of qualified professionals. Life in the Gen Z generation will have more than we did growing up and so many will be our forefathers of longevity. By sourcing the very best New Zealand can give us in healing teas, and even coffee beans, along with beating the largest challenge of all - Weight Loss causing major body damage and concern.  Gluten intolerant, then find products with too much sugar and carbohydrates, learning how to bake ourselves and grow our veg. This is what we are about. Lets grow together with healing teas, with solutions,  learn to grow the herbs we specifically need in our own gardens, beat the price wars at the supermarket for out of season produce. You know all the arguments, we are all in this together.  Bring the soil back to nutrient efficient, and the water as clear and clean as possible. 

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Healing Benefits of Basil

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Written by: Pamela
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Holy Basil and Basil - here lies the difference

Basil - Ocimum basilicum

  • Relieves upper digestive discomfort, indigestion and bloating
  • Stimulates and soothes stomach and intestinal activity
  • For symptoms of bad breath, stomach cramps, nausea, indigestion, wind bloating
  • Anti-bacterial, Insecticidal and a mild sedative
  • The leaves and the juice can be rubbed on the skin to repel insects, and topically on acne spots
  • THE WHOLE PLANT CAN BE USED.  Basil Tea, or used in a mix of complimentary herbs for tea
    You can suck on a leaf  and we all know it is tasty with a tomato dish

Holy Basil - Ocimum sanctum

  • An Indian tonic which can clear the mind
  • Can stabilise blood sugar levels and soothe chest infections
  • Anti-inflammatory, and also an expectorant as per the word 'Tonic'
  • It promotes a better uptake of sugars within the body, and can be helpful in the early stages of diabetes
  • It is commonly used for cough and bronchitis
  • Holy basil helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol

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