It’s no secret that basil is one of my favorite ingredients. The flavorful, aromatic herb manages to add a the perfect pop of flavor to so many dishes. It’s also so easy to grow and even easier to cook with.
You already know basil is a tasty addition to your meals, but did you also know that it’s a healthy one? There are many health benefits to the herb that should make you even more excited to eat basil.
Basil has been shown to have the same anti-inflammatory effect as aspirin or ibuprofen. Because of the high levels of eugenol produced in the leaves of the basil plant is an excellent means of fighting inflammation. When used in its essential oil form and mixed with coconut oil, basil can help relieve sore muscles.
The essential oil, created by steam distilling the flowering buds of the basil plant, is beneficial for treating acne. Because of its antiseptic properties, basil is great for treating wounds and infections.
When eating your caprese, you’ll be glad to know that basil is packed with nutrients. Vitamin A, K, and C are found in abundance in basil leaves. Basil is also an excellent source of calcium, iron, manganese, and omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t forget the antioxidants and
Even better news, basil is a natural adaptogenic herb! This means that the chemical makeup of this naturally occurring herb is shown to help the body deal with the effects of stress. Stress, which can injure your immune system, cause fatigue, and emotional stress can be combated by ingesting basil, as well as using it in aromatherapy.
Good stuff! The essential oil is next level for sure, and awesome to add to foods.
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Basil leaves are characterized by antibacterial properties that fight germs and bacteria. It contains various volatile oils such as lemon oil, astragol oil, linoleol, cyanol and other volatile oils, thus gaining the properties of inhibiting bacteria and bacteria, including staphylococcus aureus, , E. coli bacteria, and Listeria bacteria, fresh basil leaves can be added to various authorities, or drunk as tea, to reduce harmful.
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Kind of great thing which can be used for Ayurveda as well.
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My every afternoon meal consists of atleast one basil leaf. It helps in easy digestion .
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Very nice
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Basil is one of my favorite herbs as well. It reminds me of summer. I wasnt aware of all of the health benefits associated with it though. That's good to know. I try to grow basil each spring summer but I always have trouble with it. I cant figure out why though because I know it's an easy to grow herb. Mine always wants to flower super early which makes it go bitter. I try to trim it before it flowers but then it gets scraggly lol. I haven't figured it out yet
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Wow I just planted a new batch of Basil in my garden, from seed am waiting for them to germinate. I thought it was one of the essential oils I didn’t have but just checked and I do have some. Since I am suffering from bursitis at the moment I am going to try some to relieve my pain. Working tomorrow so will check out its efficiency. Thanks for the tip.🙏
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Basil, yeah! It's one of my food friends. he is not never absent for exists in my mealtime.
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