Bravo For Basil!

Basil is a wonderfully fragrant herb that has many benefits. Its leaves aid in digestion, and help control flatulence, nausea, and stomach ache. Basil has flavonoids that provide protection on a cellular level. The volatile oil in basil provides antibacterial properties. This useful herb has anti-inflammatory properties as well, which can provide relief from such ailments as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel conditions. Basil also contains a generous amount of vitamins A and antioxidants.