Basil tea: recipe, benefits and properties

The culinary herbs They are herbs or plants that are commonly used in the kitchen, as they provide different flavors and aromas and also complement the virtues and organoleptic properties of the main foods of the recipes.

Among these herbs we find the basil, a culinary herb that stands out and surprises because of its sometimes quite strong aroma. For this reason it is usual to combine it with pasta, tomatoes, eggs, rice, peppers and aubergines.

Regarding the different benefits that basil brings, is a very good natural option to prevent heavy digestion, since it favors a correct digestion.

Although an appropriate option to enjoy its benefits (in addition to consuming it whole in delicious recipes, of course) is preparing a basil infusion, today we want to propose a simple recipe in which we will elaborate an exquisite basil tea (a different recipe that you will surely like).

How to make basil tea

Ingredients:

  • 10 grams of fresh basil leaves
  • 1 liter of water

preparation:

In a saucepan put the liter of water and bring to a boil. Before it starts to boil, add the fresh basil leaves (not dry), and leave to boil for 3 minutes.

After this time turn off the heat, cover and let rest for another 2 minutes. Finally sneak and drink.

If you want you can sweeten with a little honey or brown sugar.

Benefits of basil tea

  • It is a natural digestive drink, ideal in case of heavy digestion or simply to prevent it.
  • It is depurative, helping to eliminate toxins and purify our body.

How to make an infusion of basil for the nerves

The basil is considered one of the natural tranquilizers more suitable, thanks to its leaves are rich in an essential oil ideal when preparing relaxing aromatherapy baths. On the other hand, the basil taken in infusion helps in case of fatigue, melancholy and nervous exhaustion.

With regard to the different natural tranquilizers that we can use at home for the preparation of different home remedies when we feel something nervous, anxious or stressed, we can also name chamomile (relaxing and useful to calm the gases and indigestion), melissa (calms the mind and relaxes the body, ideal to rest well), passionflower (useful in case of insomnia caused by nerves) and borage (helps against anxiety when accompanied by nervousness).

In the event that at some point you get home and you feel nervous, a great idea is that you have in the pantry basil, because with its leaves you can make a wonderful infusion with benefits and relaxing qualities, ideal precisely for those moments.

Ingredients: 

  • 5 grams of basil leaves
  • A few drops of lemon juice
  • 1 cup of water

preparation:

  1. Boil the equivalent of a cup of water in a saucepan.
  2. When the water boils, add the basil leaves and boil for 3 minutes.
  3. After this time, turn off the heat, cover and let rest another 3 minutes.
  4. Finally strain, add the drops of lemon juice and baby.

How to take the basil infusion for the nerves and when:

You can take an infusion of basil leaves whenever you feel nervous, preferably half an hour before going to bed. If you want to sweeten it, we recommend you to opt for honey, stevia or whole cane brown sugar. This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor. ThemesTea

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