Information about basil

Vitamin A 5.9%, Calcium 6.5%, Iron 60%, Fibers 5.2%, Vitamin B6 4.5%, Manganese 3%, Vitamin C 4.5%, Potassium 2.8%, contains no calories.

• Appetizer, digestive, gas expellant, anti-colic, diuretic.
• It makes menses shorter and less painful, as it reduces womb contractions.
• Prevents insomnia and reduces anxiety.
• Good for the respiratory system, chest soother, and for vertigo and migraine.
• Prevention and treatment of common cold and flu.
• Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and anti-pyretic.
• Prevents precipitation of cholesterol in blood vessels, so prevents heart and brain diseases like atherosclerosis and angina.
• Preserves the genetic structure of chromosomes against irradiation, pollution, and insecticides.
• Promotes liver functions
• It contains strong anti-oxidative.

Putting basil in cold dry sealed glass container keeps it suitable for use for 6 months.

Ideally, basil should be with food, so that it does not lose volatile oils, so we advise you add it at the end of your cooking.