According to specialists, basil is considered a digestive, aperitif, carminative and antispasmodic herb, whose main characteristics are focused on collaborating for a correct digestive transit, reducing gases and avoiding the exhausting feeling of heaviness. And if you combine it with honey in a delicious infusion, you can get a stimulating and spasmodic tea.
In addition, sedative properties are granted, which are good for reducing migraines, nervous irritation or anxiety.
At the same time, an infusion of this type will be vital to combat colds, coughs and other respiratory infections, while specialists assure that it also reduces vomiting, vertigo and constipation.
To make an infusion like this you will need a tablespoon of basil and a cup of boiling water. The procedure will begin by adding the vegetable to a container and then the boiling water. Once the first step is done, the cup must be covered with a lid or a plate, so that the herb infuses for five minutes.
This drink can be sweetened with honey, to improve the taste when drinking it. Although this infusion will benefit the body, it is important to take some precautions when consuming basil. First of all, the essential oil should not be ingested orally, since it can be toxic to the body, so it will be vital to have the leaves in the preparation.
The second thing is that basil infusion is contraindicated for pregnant or lactating women, since it can irritate the digestive mucosa, causing uterine contractions.