Our basil is highly fragrant and can enhance the flavor of many foods. You can add it to sandwiches, salads, stir-frys, pasta dishes, and casseroles. Try it with mozarrella and tomato in a classic Italian sandwich, or as a main ingredient in pesto.
Jessica's Organic Basil (4 oz)
"The unique array of active constituents called flavonoids found in basil... protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage... In addition, basil has been shown to provide protection against unwanted bacterial growth."
Basil can also protect the blood vessels and the cardiovascular system more generally.
Finally, a special volatile oil "qualifies basil as an 'anti-inflammatory' food that can provide important healing benefits along with symptomatic relief for individuals with inflammatory health problems like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel conditions."
Source: whfoods.com
Very good source of Iron, and Calcium, and a good source of Potassium and Vitamin C.
Source: whfoods.com