The Benefits of Basil!

Hello Flavor Fans!

I’m so excited to tell you more about the benefits of Basil!  Did you know that Basil is considered, “the King of Herbs”?  Basil is a delicious culinary herb that belongs to the mint, lavender and sage family.  It is a popular cooking herb in Italian and Asian dishes.  It has been cultivated for over 5,000 years and may have originated in Africa or China.  Basil has several health benefits as well!

Some of the amazing health benefits of Basil include:

·       A Healthy Brain – Studies have shown that basil consumption is very helpful in preventing     cognitive degradation.

·       Managing Arthritis – Basil has been shown to help with pain management and inflammation.

·       Tension headache relief and Stress management – Basil has shown to be calming to the nervous system

·       Anti aging – Basil is full of antioxidants against cancer and supports immunity.

·       Basil Improves indigestion and metabolism – the high levels of manganese helps enzymes that metabolized cholesterol and carbohydrates as well as tummy aches.

·       Basil is Cleansing – supports kidney and respiratory function helping to remove toxins that cause illness.

·       PMS relief

·       Basil has Anti Microbial properties

Basil owes its amazing profile to its abundance of vitamins and minerals.:

Vit. A Vit. C Vit. K and folate.   Also containing the minerals : Calcium, iron magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, manganese and copper.

Well this is Great!  What is even more fantastic?  You can reap these health benefits in a wonderful cup of MSP Basil Syrup Tea!  Already sweetened! Or, in cocktail tonics to share with friends. Be sure to checkout my favorite recipes!

To Your Health,

Monique