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Basil is a popular ingredient and much appreciated in the traditional cuisine,
It is highly consumed in Brazil.
However, this spice also has properties very special that can help in the treatment
of various diseases.
Perhaps one of the most medicinal properties Basil Famous is his ability
to improve digestion and prevent loss of appetite for combat pests that can
to stay in the gut.
In addition, basil is a rich source antioxidants, substances which combat
free radicals produced by the body, and so it is a great alternative to
help treat the symptoms of aging and the prevention of more serious diseases such as
cancer.
The main antioxidant present in basil It is beta-carotene.
This compound is transformed into vitamin A to be absorbed by our body.
This process prevents the oxidation of cholesterol and helps protect the blood vessels
and the functioning of the heart.
Basil can also be used as a natural antibiotic.
According to recent research, basil It boosts the immune system and has properties
antibacterial and antiseptic, one excellent natural remedy to treat inflammation
on body.
Due to its antibacterial property, researchers They decided to test the basil tea and
They found that it is effective in fighting chronic pain derived from rheumatism.
Basil is also source of magnesium and vitamin B6 which act complementarily
Vitamin A to protect the blood vessels.
Vitamin B6 prevents homocysteine accumulation which is harmful to the cardiovascular system.
Since magnesium helps prevent heart attacks.
Now that you know these properties, see how to use the basil effectively
to improve your health.
It is a condiment, basil not It is prepared correctly in some cases,
as it can be cooked with the food.
For natural recipes, it is recommended that Basil is always added to the end
Recipe preparation to keep their medicinal properties.
Make basil tea is easy: Just 200 ml of boiling water and add some
basil leaves.
Leave covered in melting for eight minutes.
Strain the mixture and normally consume.
You can also put basil leaves the lemon juice and beat in a blender.
Besides the drink is tasty and refreshing, also keep the basil properties
which will be supplemented by benefits Lemon.
Also, you can increase this drink with ginger.
See an interesting recipe:
Ingredients 1 bunch fresh basil
1 cut lemon 1 piece of ginger
1 liter of cold water filtered Ice
If the above are very "out normal "can keep the basil
as a condiment and preserve their properties.
See how to make a "basil vinaigrette and mustard ":
Ingredients 1/3 of a cup of white wine vinegar
2 cups orange juice 2 tablespoons extra *** olive oil tea
2 teaspoons mustard 2 cassava starch tablespoons
Dried basil 2 teaspoons or 1 tablespoon
fresh basil
Now that you know how to use basil correctly and keeping their properties
medicinal, take to incorporate this new way to your daily routine and improve
your immune system!