Basil is a popular herb in Italian cooking, particularly in pesto. It is considered in very high aspects, almost religiously in Egypt and India. You will also observe a lot of basil being used in the Indian food preparations, especially the meat ones.
This fragrant and flavorful herb, a relative of peppermint, is an excellent, nutritious addition to your pasta sauce, soup, or salad. But wait! Read on.
An essential oil of basil has been shown to inhibit the growth of several types of bacteria, many of which have become resistant to antibiotics. This essential oil has been found to inhibit growth of the widespread staphylococcus, enterococcus, pseudomonas, and e. coli bacteria, among others. A basil rub will assist in healing insect bites.
Basil can treat certain ailments like renal affections, fever, gastro- intestinal infection, bronchitis, fatigue, painful menstruation and insomnia. You can use Basil leaves in form of special preparations like basil tea that will help you treat mouth lesions and inflammation to name some. Add some basil leaves chopped up into your salsa for an added kick and health benefit.
An array of flavonoids exist in basil, which help to protect cells and chromosomes from damage. Studies have shown that two of these flavonoids in particular, orientin and vicenin, are useful in protecting cell structures and chromosomes from damage by radiation and oxygen. So why not add it to your vinaigrette?
Eugenol, which is found in essential oil of basil, provides an anti-inflammatory effect, by blocking an enzyme called cyclooxygenase. Aspirin and Ibuprofen work by blocking this same enzyme. So, basil can have healing benefits, and provide relief from the symptoms of inflammatory problems, like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel conditions.
Basil is also a good source of vitamin A, which helps to prevent damage to the cells by free radicals. Vitamin A also prevents free radicals from oxidizing cholesterol in the blood stream, preventing the cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels.
Magnesium is also present in basil. This essential mineral helps the heart and blood vessels to relax, improving blood flow. Other nutrients found in basil include iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C.
The fresh, spicy flavor and scent of basil will wake up any boring salad or soup. Use fresh basil whole, or shredded to add a burst of flavor to your dinner. If you are using fresh basil in a cooked dish, add it towards the end of cooking, so that the volatile oils will not be dissipated by the heat.
It is considered in very high aspects, religiously in Egypt and India. You will also observe a lot of basil being used in the Indian food preparations, especially the meat ones.
Basil may just be an essential item to have in your home. I am able to get mine fresh; which is nearly readily available year round here in CA; at various farmer's markets. To keep this herb fresh cut the ends at a 45 deg angle and place them loosely in a cup filled with water; oh say about 1/6 full and place in your refrigerator. This also works for parsley and many other herbs. Try to avoid keeping the herb bundled, in the plastic bag from the grocery store and tossed in the 'vege' drawer. The leaves will rub together and cause each other to soil.
This fragrant and flavorful herb, a relative of peppermint, is an excellent, nutritious addition to your pasta sauce, soup, or salad. But wait! Read on.
An essential oil of basil has been shown to inhibit the growth of several types of bacteria, many of which have become resistant to antibiotics. This essential oil has been found to inhibit growth of the widespread staphylococcus, enterococcus, pseudomonas, and e. coli bacteria, among others. A basil rub will assist in healing insect bites.
Basil can treat certain ailments like renal affections, fever, gastro- intestinal infection, bronchitis, fatigue, painful menstruation and insomnia. You can use Basil leaves in form of special preparations like basil tea that will help you treat mouth lesions and inflammation to name some. Add some basil leaves chopped up into your salsa for an added kick and health benefit.
An array of flavonoids exist in basil, which help to protect cells and chromosomes from damage. Studies have shown that two of these flavonoids in particular, orientin and vicenin, are useful in protecting cell structures and chromosomes from damage by radiation and oxygen. So why not add it to your vinaigrette?
Eugenol, which is found in essential oil of basil, provides an anti-inflammatory effect, by blocking an enzyme called cyclooxygenase. Aspirin and Ibuprofen work by blocking this same enzyme. So, basil can have healing benefits, and provide relief from the symptoms of inflammatory problems, like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel conditions.
Basil is also a good source of vitamin A, which helps to prevent damage to the cells by free radicals. Vitamin A also prevents free radicals from oxidizing cholesterol in the blood stream, preventing the cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels.
Magnesium is also present in basil. This essential mineral helps the heart and blood vessels to relax, improving blood flow. Other nutrients found in basil include iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C.
The fresh, spicy flavor and scent of basil will wake up any boring salad or soup. Use fresh basil whole, or shredded to add a burst of flavor to your dinner. If you are using fresh basil in a cooked dish, add it towards the end of cooking, so that the volatile oils will not be dissipated by the heat.
It is considered in very high aspects, religiously in Egypt and India. You will also observe a lot of basil being used in the Indian food preparations, especially the meat ones.
Basil may just be an essential item to have in your home. I am able to get mine fresh; which is nearly readily available year round here in CA; at various farmer's markets. To keep this herb fresh cut the ends at a 45 deg angle and place them loosely in a cup filled with water; oh say about 1/6 full and place in your refrigerator. This also works for parsley and many other herbs. Try to avoid keeping the herb bundled, in the plastic bag from the grocery store and tossed in the 'vege' drawer. The leaves will rub together and cause each other to soil.
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