fresh basil

Basil:

Product name: basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Variety: green and purple

Planting site in Iran: Tabriz, Kerman, khvaf village

How to choose and store:

Choose green and purple ones without any black spot on them which is the sign of deterioration. To store fresh basil, having washed and dried it, you should wrap them on towel and keep it in refrigerator. Another way which is proved to be more influential is to cover a container with paper napkin and put fresh basil into container and then cover basils with paper napkin.

Properties:

Basil including scented herb has rooted in Asian culture and its cultivation trace back to about five thousand years ago. This is mostly used as seasoning but you can also serve its row herb or add it into salad. In addition to its edible aspect, treatment aspect can be mentioned.

Antioxidants founding in fresh basil herbs prevent body cells to be hurt by free radicals, that’s why it is known as cancer-fighting herb.

You can take advantages of its leaves to strengthen your body immune system simply because its antibacterial properties is the great treatment for infectious diseases.

Above all, its decoction not only would it help with your skin care but it also serves as smoothing and influential treatment for cold and flu.

It can be used either dried or fresh in a wide range of foods as garnish or decorate. It can also add to your salad or served with foods.