BASIL Sweet Genoa (ocimum basilico)
Settler Hives
If you are growing tomatoes you'd better plant a basil or two for an award winning bruschetta and pesto combination. Get that quintessential Italian taste with this easy to grow herb. All the benefits minus the international airfares.
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Nutritional benefits:
Source of antioxidants, vitamin K, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium and dietary fiber.
Potential health benefits:
- Boosts immunity due to potent antimicrobial activity by inhibiting bacterial growth
- Inhibits cancer due to antioxidants from vitamins and phytochemical
- Supports digestion due to anti-inflammatory action in the digestive tract
- Helps balance acid within the body and restores the body's ideal pH level
Kathryn Batty
Holistic Nutritionist BHSc (Nut Med)
Mindful & Co Cronulla