BASIL |
Health benefits |
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- The herbs parts are very low in calories and contain no cholesterol but are very rich source of many essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins that are required for optimum health.
- Basil herb contains a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, copper and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids which helps control heart rate and blood pressure.
- Basil leaves are an excellent source of iron, contains 3.17 mg/100 gm of fresh leaves.
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How to use |
- Fresh or dried basil leaves are being used in the preparation of soups and dishes.
- Chopped fresh basil leaves impart richness to vegetable (Italian panzanella salad) as well as fruit salads.
- Basil herb is one of the main ingredients in ‘pesto’, a green sauce that is added to soups, vegetables, fish and pasta dishes.
- A kind of flavor drink made of Basil seeds is popular in some Asian countries.
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Medicinal Uses |
- Basil leaves contain health benefiting essential oils.
- Basil tea (basil water-brewed) helps relieve nausea and is thought to have mild anti-septic functions.
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