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Basil

Basil is an herbal antibiotic, antiseptic, carminative, and appetizer that has an special affinity for the stomach.

Basil

Beneficial properties

Anti-inflammatory Antiviral Antibacterial Digestive aid Heart health Skin health

Nutritional highlights

Magnesium

Detailed information

Basil is an herbal antibiotic, antiseptic, carminative, and appetizer that has an special affinity for the stomach. Basil significantly benefits the stomach during digestion and can provide immediate relief from gas, stomach cramps, and nausea. It also contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties and can provide relief for inflamed bowel conditions such as colitis, IBS, crohn’s and celiac disease. It is also highly antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, intestinal parasites, colds, flu, mono, shingles, and herpes. Basil is a rich source of magnesium which relaxes muscles and blood vessels and supports cardiovascular health by lowering the risk of irregular heart rhythms and spasms. The essential oil of basil contains eugenol which works similarly to aspirin and ibuprofen in decreasing the swelling in joints and tissues to provide relief from arthritis and fibromyalgia. Basil’s fungicidal properties also aid in healing wounds, skin rashes, warts, and insect bites. You can purchase creams and salves or crush fresh leaves in a small amount of coconut oil, apply to the skin, and wrap with a fresh bandage daily. Consider making fresh basil a staple in your diet and regularly add to salads, homemade pesto, guacamole, green smoothies, and even fruits like strawberries and bananas, the health properties are not to be missed.

Conditions it helps with

Eczema

Fibromyalgia / Body-Wide Pain

Includes: Fibromyalgia

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)

Includes: Celiac Disease

IBS / Sensitive Gut

Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Inflamed Colon

Includes: Colitis

Joint Pain & Arthritis

Includes: Arthritis

Nausea, Vomiting & Food Poisoning

Includes: Nausea

Psoriasis

Rashes, Hives & Bug Bites

Includes: Rashes

Shingles

The Flu

Includes: Flu (Influenza)

Recipes featuring Basil

Air-Fryer Mini Pizzas with Alfredo Sauce

Basil-Leek Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Summer Squash

Big Breakfast Burrito

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Red Pepper Pesto

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

Cauliflower Bechamel (Sauce)

Cauliflower Steak "Pizza"

Cherry Tomato Bruschetta Tartines

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Dairy-Free)

Easy Curry Noodles with Veggies

Easy Lentil Bolognese (Vegan!)

Easy Vegan Pasta Salad

Good Morning Bangkok Salad

Green Bean Pasta with Cashew Pesto

Green Goddess Dip

Grilled Summer Squash Pasta Salad

Grilled Tofu Kabobs with Rhubarb-Balsamic Glaze and Quinoa Pilaf

Harvest Vegetable Instant Pot Minestrone

Hearty Pesto Salad with Tomatoes, Farro, and Air-Fried Chickpeas

Homemade Vegan Pesto

Homemade Vegan Pesto (Sauce)

Israeli Couscous and Kale Salad

Lentil Minestrone

Light Thai Peanut Dressing

Lima Bean Pesto Hummus

Linguine with Mushroom Pesto

Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies

Mason Jar Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing

Mediterranean Green Beans and Potato Toss

Mediterranean Pasta Bake with Mushrooms and Eggplant

Myrna's Marinara Sauce

Orzo Salad with Kale Ribs

Peach and Pepper Tacos

Penne with Tomato-Mushroom Sauce

Pesto Artichoke Spread

Pesto Pasta Salad (in 30 minutes!)

Pesto Salad Dressing

Pumpkin Risotto Frittata with Mushrooms

Quinoa Bowls with Creamy Pesto Dressing

Red Curry Noodle Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad (Vegan!)

Sicilian Rice Balls with Mushrooms and Peas

Spaghetti Squash Pho

Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Basil

Spinach Lasagna

Spiralized Summer Squash "Noodles" with Basil & Mint

Summer Harvest Soup

Summer Salad with Orange Basil Vinaigrette

Sweet Potato Lasagna

Thai Basil Eggplant

Thai Chickpea Curry (Quick & Easy!)

Thai Chickpea-Almond Curry

Thai Green Curry Rice

Thai Spice Blend for Seasoning and Cooking

Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup

Tropical Soba Noodle Bowls

Ultimate Spring Salad

Vegan Chickpea Salad

Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta

Vegan Pesto Stuffed Shells (with Split Peas!)

Vegan Rice Casserole with Lentils

Vegan Stuffed Shells

Zucchini Pomodoro

Home On The Range Dressing

Easy Warm Vegan Curry

Raw Marinara Sauce

Avocado Pesto (Sauce)

Spinach Pasta Sauce

Eggplant Pizza Recipe

Vegan Tomato Pasta Soup

Vegan Pasta Recipes: Avocado Pesto Pasta

Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Healthy Italian Wedding Soup

Baked Chicken Legs

Healthy Unstuffed Peppers

Pesto Chicken Zucchini Noodles

Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

Low Calorie Turkey Bolognese

Whole30 Stuffed Peppers

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Greek Turkey Meatballs

Greek Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake

Stuffed Eggplant with Herb-Walnut Crumble

Tomato-Basil Polenta Squares

Creamy Broccoli Pesto

Fresh Salad Rolls with Creamy Peanut Hoisin Sauce

Greek Seasoning Mix

Grilled Zucchini with Mint Pesto

Italian-Inspired Spice Mix

Pesto alla Trapanese

Quick Pesto Couscous Salad

Refreshing Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta Salad

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Vegan Red Pesto

White Bean Salad

Fenugreek Basil Pesto

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