How Do You Grow The Herbs Basil And Cinnamon?
Both cinnamon and basil are aromatic and have medicinal properties. Use basil as a salve for insect bites, acne and ringworm, and add basil oil to massage oils to soothe sore muscles. Cinnamon can help with stomach problems like nausea, flatulence and diarrhea. Herbalists use cinnamon to treat athlete’s foot, body odor, diabetes and fever. You can grow your own herbs with a little sun and a little patience. Fill a 2½- to 4-inch plastic pot with rich soil. Press the soil firmly in the pot. Shake the seeds into the pot as indicated on the packet. After you’ve planted your herbs, label them so you know which herb is which. Cover the pots with plastic wrap. The plants then absorb the water and heat that would otherwise escape into the air if left uncovered, which increases the likelihood that the herb will take root. Remove the plastic after the seeds have germinated. If you choose to plant your herbs outside, do this after the last frost—usually in early spring. Keep indoor pots of the
