Good morning Hive friends, today I want to share with you the benefits of this plant that is widely used in my country. Basil is one of the most aromatic plants that can be found and cultivated in a very simple and practical way, it is also ideal to have at home, so we can enjoy the aroma, the flavor, its ability to ward off mosquitoes and its impressive healing power.
This plant is native to India, where it was considered sacred, one of its disadvantages is that they are very sensitive to frost but can be grown by seeds, which can be planted well in seedbeds or pots in spring. The basil plant needs a lot of light, it can be placed in shade or direct sun and as it does not tolerate cold, it must be protected from low temperatures. In cold climates, basil plants can freeze and when this happens their leaves turn a black color, so it is very important to prevent their leaves from getting wet.
Basil in the Kitchen
Placing it, for example, in the kitchen window, large or small leaves can be cut and added to dishes completely fresh. This herb is generally used as a condiment in salads, vinaigrettes, and tomato pasta dishes. In fact, in Italy is where this plant is most consumed in multiple and infinite dishes.
Basil Health Benefits.
- They promote digestion by reducing gas, abdominal heaviness, flatulence and gastrointestinal cramps.
- Relieves nausea and bad taste in the mouth.
- As a diuretic, it acts against fluid retention and oliguria.
- Soothes the throat in spasmodic and irritating coughs.
- Helps to calm headaches, especially those of digestive or liver origin, and spasmodic pains of menstruation.
- It is also attributed the power to stimulate the production of breast milk.
- In addition, it is mildly sedating and has been used to calm nerves and irritability.