All Hail Basil, the Royal Herb!
Did you know that Basil, the delicious herb known for its use in spaghetti sauce, pesto, and salad dressings actually has a long history and a variety of healing properties.
No way? Yes way!
The word "basil" is derived from the Greek word Basilikohn which means "royal," alluding to the fact that it was held in high regard in ancient times. Basil was first cultivated in Asia and Africa and is known to be used in several different types of cultural cuisine. But, here is the real cool part... It boosts cardiovascular health, is an anti-inflammatory, fights bacteria, and even protects your DNA from environmental damage and radiation. A study published in the Journal of Microbiology Methods concluded that essential oils from Basil inhibits multiple strains of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria!
Basil is also an excellent source of daily nutrients. Packed with vitamin k, this super herb is also a good source of iron, calcium, and vitamin k.
Have tons of basil growing in your garden? Just pesto the rest-o!
Make a dairy-free pesto:
- Chopped basil,
- garlic,
- olive oil
TIP:
Store what you don't use in the freezer
for an amazing topping later on!
