Basil

 

The older among us when we here the name basil will either think of the puppet Basil Brush or the rude manic owner of a hotel in Torbay, however, the green leaf plant Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a common aromatic herb in the mint family

Scientific studies have show that benefits of eating basil include:

Anti-inflammatory

Antioxidant

Cancer-fighter

Pain-reducer (analgesic)

Fever-reducer (antipyretic)

Diabetes-preventer

Liver-protector (hepatoprotective)

Blood vessel-protector

Anti-stress solution

Immune-booster

 

 

On top of this it is very easy to grow your own from a cutting