Herb
Basil
The fragrant sweet basil of the garden and kitchen, just as happy lifting a meal as it is calming a moment.
🌱 What it is
Basil is a fragrant, leafy garden herb widely used fresh in cooking, and its leaves can also be steeped as a light, soothing tea.
✨ How it may help
- May help support easy digestion after a meal
- May help support a lifted, brighter mood
- May help support everyday calm
- May help support a fresh, pleasant appetite
🥄 How to use it
Add fresh basil generously to food, or steep a few fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) leaves in hot water for 5–10 minutes as a light tea.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 2 tbsp fresh, chopped (5 g) · about 1 calories
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin A
- Manganese
- Vitamin C
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Food and tea amounts are very safe for most people; large medicinal doses should be avoided in pregnancy, and the concentrated oil is not for swallowing.
🍃 A note from nature
A single basil leaf, crushed between the fingers, releases a fragrance that feels like a small gift tucked into an ordinary day.