Basil – A tonic for fragile nerves (Ocimum basilicum) A herbal oil that helps alleviate depression, sharpen the sense and encourage focus and concentration. Use to calm hysteria or reduce motion sickness and stomach cramps. Relieves headaches, migraines, allergies, sinus congestion, asthma, flu and acne. It enhances the lustre of dull looking skin as well as hair. Massage: Apply on the stomach area to ease digestive problems, vomiting and nausea. Use sparingly. Avoid if pregnant.