Basil gives a special flavor and is a great substitute for salt. Lowers bloodpressure, prevents the appearance of cellulite, improves appetite and digestion.
Basil is an herb originally from India, which sailors brought to western part of Europe. The name comes from the Greek word ”basileos”which means king. In ancient Greece and Byzantium, basil is cultivated in the royalgardens as a rare and very, very popular plant, and today is the most grown in the Netherlands.
The leaves have a sweet, aromatic aroma and taste, rich in essential oils. Thanks to the antiseptic properties of destroying harmful bacteria in food and prevent their development, to be used as a natural preservative. Mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry as an aromatic addition tovarious products in the production of soft drinks and candy.
Like other herbs, basil gives a special flavor and is a great substitute for salt. Lowers blood pressure, prevent the appearance of cellulite, improves appetite anddigestion. Basil tea is used in folk medicine for a sore stomach and intestine, the initialphase of tuberculosis and diseases of the urinary organs, kidney and bladder. Also, we found that relieves cough, treat ulcers and a positive effect on the vocal cords. Oil bothplants effectively helps with acne. The nervous system of the plant acts as a sedative, reducing migraine and psychological tension. Accelerates wound healing, helps with bites of mosquitoes and other insects. Essential oil is used for inhalation, bath, massage and refresh rooms. It has antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic effect.