Basil - Holy Basil

Basil the aromatic herb with its’ beautifully sweet scent and bright green colour gives us an instant lift. An amazing herb widely used in cooking and with many medicinal qualities as it is packed with vitamins. It’s calming, good for indigestion, cramps, colic, nausea and helps diabetes as it reduces blood sugar levels and helps prevent fatty deposits building up in the liver. It makes a lovely cup of herbal tea and the essential oil, although strong, helps with bites and stings. Let's take a look.