Known from the Italian cuisine, the basil plant can also be used as a valuable medicinal plant. The species Ocimum basilicum has been cultivated for about 3,500 years.
Ingredients
The plant is rich in many trace elements, minerals and vitamins such as manganese, copper or vitamin C.
Exciting is their relatively high content of beta carotene (2,000µg/50g) and vitamin K (88µg/20g). In addition, basil provides iron and calcium..
Application
Because of its ingredients, basil can be used to treat many ailments, including stress, migraines, dizziness, depression, or skin conditions.
The plant can be diuretic, antispasmodic & expectorant, intestinal cleanser, and menstrual stimulant.