Basil tea – what is it for, benefits, how to make it!

Basil tea is made from the leaves of the herb Ocimum basilicum, which is also known as basil and is native to tropical Asia. Where it has been cultivated for thousands of years because of its healing properties.

Currently, this herb is cultivated in many places as its properties are still being explored. Basil tea  is used to soothe nerves, fight the flu, improve digestion, treat memory-related problems, relieve headaches, reduce fever, and fight fatigue.

Basil Tea Properties:

Basil tea  has essential oils such as cineole, acheirol and eugenol, it also contains tannins, flavonoids and antioxidants. In addition, this herb has excellent healing properties that promote people’s health, such as:

• Antispasmodic;
• Anti-bacterial;
• Sedative;
• Anticoagulant;
• Anti-inflammatory;
• Aphrodisiac.

What is basil tea for:

It serves to improve memory, help control nerves, fight the flu, boost kidney function, relieve headache, strengthen the immune system and help improve digestion and skin . In addition to these benefits, it  helps to treat all kinds of conditions. Check below in detail what basil tea is for .

Basil Tea Benefits:

Due to all the healing properties of basil, great benefits can be obtained by preparing it in tea, among which stand out:

1. Improves memory:

By drinking basil tea  daily, you can get better brain oxygenation, as its properties help improve blood circulation, helping neurons to work better and therefore, you get a healthier memory. Also, because of the benefits mentioned above, this tea is recommended for people suffering from Alzheimer’s.

2. Helps control nerves:

Basil tea has natural sedatives, so it ‘s  ideal to take during stressful, nervous, anxious or insomnia situations. It is worth mentioning that its effects can only be noticed, if the amount of stress is not so high, since its sedative effects are very low.

Watch the video below and check out other benefits of basil :

How to include basil in your daily diet?

Basil can be added to salads or any other type of dish you want, during your diet, as a seasoning or as a main vegetable.

Basil Tea Recipes:

Basil Tea Recipe :

Ingredients:

• 10 fresh basil leaves;
• 1 liter of water.

Preparation mode:

• Bring the leaves to boil in a pot of water.
• Turn off the fire.
• Let it rest for 10 minutes.
• Strain and serve immediately.
• You can sweeten it with honey if you want.

Ginger Basil Tea Recipe :

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of basil;
• 1 liter of water;
• Ginger chips.

Preparation mode:

• Just bring all the ingredients to a boil with the water.
• As soon as it boils, turn off, leave covered for 10 minutes and serve strained.

Basil Mint Tea Recipe :

Ingredients:

• 10 g of green tea;
• 1 liter of mineral water;
• Peel strips of 1 orange;
• Strips of the rind of 1 lemon;
• 4 sprigs of mint;
• 4 sprigs of basil.

Preparation mode:

• First bring the water to a boil in a pan, then add the tea and orange and lemon peels.
• When serving, add mint, basil and sweeten with honey if necessary.

Where to find basil?

Basil can be purchased at health food stores, compounding pharmacies and at some street markets and markets.

Side effects:

Of course, the consumption of basil is safe, but it is necessary to moderate its consumption and not exceed the dose. Also, you should take into account some contraindications in certain states or if you suffer from a specific disease.

• Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have irritable bowel syndrome.
• Also, if you have liver or kidney problems.
• You have recently had a stomach condition, such as gastritis or a gastrointestinal ulcer.
• In addition, children and the elderly should moderate their consumption.

To avoid possible side effects, we recommend that you do not self-medicate and that you ask questions that you can ask your doctor. We hope you enjoyed this article on how to make basil tea . If so, we suggest that you read similar posts in the other infusions category.