Basil Benefits
We had a basil plant.
Yes, had because the plant died courtesy of those small white insects that seemed to feed on the fragrant plant. Coupled with that, ants infested on these small white creatures. I wasn’t able to take photos of these creatures but Googling them I was able to land to this page. Click here.
I knew I should have made pesto when the leaves were plentiful. This would have to wait until I get another plant or resolve to buy fresh leaves from the supermarket. I know I should have read pages like this one before I got the plant but that is water under the bridge now. Sigh.
It is said that basil has health benefits. It has anti-oxidants for anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-microbial properties and anti-bacterial properties.
It is said to be help those with respiratory problems like asthma and cough and colds.
Making basil as a tea can also help in urinary infections, diarrhea and gastric ulcer among others.
Click here to learn more about the benefits of basil.
