What are the nutritional properties of basil?

A quantity of 2.5 grams of fresh basil , equivalent to five leaves, bring a calorie and contain:

• 2.30 g of water
• 0.08 g of protein
• 0.02 g of lipids, including 0.001 g of saturated fatty acids, 0.002 g of monounsaturated fatty acids and 0.010 g of polyunsaturated fatty acids
• 0.07 g of carbohydrates
• 0.01 g of sugars
• 7 IU of vitamin A
• 0.4 mg of vitamin C
• 0.023 mg of vitamin B3 (niacin)
• 0.022 mg of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
• 0.02 mg of vitamin E
• 0.004 mg of vitamin B6
• 0.002 mg of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
• 0.001 mg of vitamin B1 (thiamine)
• 10.4 µg of vitamin K
• 2 µg of folate
• 9.625 mg of copper
• 7 mg of potassium
• 4 mg of calcium
• 2 mg of magnesium
• 1 mg of phosphorus
• 0.08 mg of iron
• 0.029 mg of manganese
• 0.02 mg of zinc

Basil is also rich in flavonoids , beta-carotene , beta cryptoxatin and lutein / zeaxanthin, as well as an essential oil rich in many compounds such as eugenol .

When should you not eat basil?

There are no interactions between the consumption of basil and the intake of medicines or other substances. In case of doubt, however, always contact your doctor.

What are the possible benefits of basil

Basil essential oil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties . L ‘ eugenol , in particular, seems to act against some inflammatory disorders such as’ arthritis , the’ rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases ( Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis ).

The basil infusion helps relieve nausea and appears to have antiseptic properties .

This herb is rich in substances with antioxidant activity and vitamins that act on the proper functioning of the metabolism , coagulation and on the correct development of the nervous system during gestation.

What are the contraindications of basil

There are no known contraindications to the consumption of basil.